Magnetosonic shock waves in degenerate electron–positron–ion plasma with separated spin densities

Abstract

This study investigates magnetosonic shock waves in a spin-polarized three-component quantum plasma using the quantum magnetic hydrodynamic model. We explore the influence of spin effects, specifically spin magnetization current and spin pressure, on shock wave behavior. Numerical analysis of the linear dispersion relation under varying parameters such as positron imbalance, spin polarization ratio, plasma beta, quantum diffraction, and magnetic diffusivity reveals differential impacts, with diffusion exerting significant influence on the plasma frequency. Our findings highlight the sensitivity discrepancy between the real and imaginary parts of the dispersion relation. Furthermore, nonlinear behavior of magnetosonic shock waves is examined via the Korteweg–de Vries–Burgers equation, showcasing transitions between oscillatory and monotonic wave patterns based on changes in dimensionless parameters. Notably, we observe the combined effects of spin-up and spin-down positrons with spin-up and spin-down electrons on shock wave dynamics, contributing to a deeper understanding of spin-plasma interactions with implications across various fields.