Did Alfvén's work impact our understanding of the Milky Way galaxy?
Yes, particularly in plasma dynamics
No
He only worked on theories
His work was unrelated to the Milky Way
Answer
Alfvén's work has been very influential in our understanding of the Milky Way galaxy, particularly in the area of plasma dynamics. His theories on how magnetic fields interact with plasmas have helped to explain the formation of the galaxy's spiral arms, and the way in which its stars move.
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