Published July 6, 1992 | Version v1
Journal article

Nonlinear evolution of the modified Simon-Hoh instability via a cascade of sideband instabilities in a weak beam plasma system

  • 1. Electrical Engineering Department, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90024 (United States)

Description

The modified Simon-Hoh instability is observed in a collisionless cylindrical plasma, produced by a weak electron beam, in which electrons are strongly magnetized and the ions are essentially unmagnetized. The nonlinear evolution of this instability occurs through a sequence of sideband instabilities, thought to be induced by trapped ions, and can lead to a chaotic state

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Journal Title
Physical Review Letters
Journal Volume
69
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 85-88.
ISSN
0031-9007
CODEN
PRLTAO