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Kinetic theory of the Farley-Buneman instability in the E region of the ionosphere

Journal Article · · Journal of Geophysical Research
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1029/95JA00794· OSTI ID:146005
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  1. Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY (United States)
The Farley-Buneman instability in the ionospheric E region is studied. Restrictions under which the Farley-Buneman dispersion relation is derived are presented, along with the physical nature of the instability. A mathematical model based on a kinetic approach is given. The long wave limit of the instability is discussed as well as a brief review of the general case of arbitrary wavelengths. 38 refs. 11 figs.
OSTI ID:
146005
Journal Information:
Journal of Geophysical Research, Journal Name: Journal of Geophysical Research Journal Issue: A8 Vol. 100; ISSN JGREA2; ISSN 0148-0227
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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