Oblique, parallel, and quasi-parallel morphology of collisionless shocks

摘要: The question as to whether nonperpendicular, oblique shocks are disguised in the bow shock system by its infinite radius-of-curvature is addressed light of most recent data, which indicate that quasi-perpendicular/quasi-parallel division not merely real, but intrinsic. An attempt presently made summarize observational results on nonperpendicular with express intention understanding an interactive structure dependent geometry propagation. A foundation for reconciliation some rather complex or apparently contradictory quasi-parallel features suggested.