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Nonlinear interaction between longitudinal waves in a magnetized plasma

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 March 2009

A. A. Selim
Affiliation:
Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, Riyad University, Riyad

Abstract

Quantum field theory is used to investigate the resonant nonlinear interaction between three longitudinal waves propagating at any arbitrary angle to a uniform magnetic field in a plasma. The coupled mode equations, coupling coefficient and a formula for the growth rates are derived.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1978

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