Published June 1981 | Version v1
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Ion-acoustic wave induced convective cells

Creators

  • 1. Bochum Univ. (Germany, F.R.). Inst. fuer Theoretische Physik

Description

It is shown that a finite-amplitude ion-acoustic wave in a uniform magneto-plasma can enhance two-dimensional plasma vortices. The latter results from a modulational instability. The growth rates are obtained analytically. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
J. Plasma Phys.
Journal Volume
25
Journal Issue
pt.3
Series
J. Plasma Phys.
Journal Page Range
451-457
ISSN
0022-3778

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
14730174
Subject category
S70: PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY;
Descriptors DEI
CONVECTIVE INSTABILITIES; ION ACOUSTIC WAVES; LOW-BETA PLASMA; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; PLASMA; TWO-DIMENSIONAL CALCULATIONS; VORTICES
Descriptors DEC
INSTABILITY; ION WAVES; PLASMA INSTABILITY; PLASMA WAVES