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The interaction region between the solar wind and planetary atmospheres is a critical window for investigating planetary evolution. Mars, with its complex magnetic environment, offers an ideal setting for studying this interaction region. Within this region, particles of varying energies interact in a complex plasma environment, facilitating diverse material and energy transfer processes. This study focuses on the phenomenon of fluctuations within the interaction region. Through a combination of in situ observation and laboratory experiments, we evidently confirm the presence of ion-ion acoustic waves in this zone and illustrate their role in material transport and energy transfer. These findings suggest a potential mechanism for particle escape from the solar-facing side of Mars.
