Plasma Zoo: Gyroresonant Scattering

In a background magnetic field, represented by the cyan arrows, two electrons are propagating to the right, executing identical gyromotion. A circularly polarized electromagnetic wave approaches the upper electron from the left. Visualization Credits Tom Bridgman (GST): Lead Data Visualizer Mara Johnson-Groh (Wyle Information Systems): Lead Writer Laurence Schuler (ADNET Systems Inc.): Project Support Ian Jones (ADNET Systems Inc.): Project Support Alex Boyd (New Mexico Consortium): Scientist Geoff Reeves