Published June 1980 | Version v1
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Parametric instability due to a low frequency whistler wave

Creators

  • 1. Northeastern Univ., Boston, MA (USA). Dept. of Electrical Engineering

Description

A parametric instability is shown to exist in the presence of a low frequency (Ωsub(ci) approx. ω0 < Ωsub(ce)), finite amplitude, right hand circularly polarized wave. An expression for the growth rate and threshold is derived. (orig.)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Phys. Lett., A
Journal Volume
77
Journal Issue
6
Series
Phys. Lett., A.
Journal Page Range
438-440
ISSN
0375-9601

INIS

Country of Publication
Netherlands
Country of Input or Organization
Netherlands
INIS RN
11556727
Subject category
S70: PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY;
Descriptors DEI
ALFVEN WAVES; MAGNETIC FIELDS; PARAMETRIC INSTABILITIES; TIME DEPENDENCE; WAVE PROPAGATION; WHISTLERS
Descriptors DEC
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; HYDROMAGNETIC WAVES; INSTABILITY; NOISE; PLASMA INSTABILITY; PLASMA MACROINSTABILITIES; RADIATIONS; RADIO NOISE; RADIOWAVE RADIATION