Modulational instability of a finite amplitude Alfven wave
Journal Article
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· Phys. Fluids, v. 19, no. 4, pp. 587-589
OSTI ID:4048585
Conditions are derived for the break-up of a finite amplitude Alfven wave into upper and lower sideband waves and a longitudinal disturbance. This instability can occur over a much wider range of conditions than the decay instability. The longitudinal disturbance is only nonoscillatory when dissipation is neglected. (AIP)
- Research Organization:
- Euratom-United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority Association for Fusion Research, Culham Laboratory, Abingdon, Oxon. OX14 3DB, United Kingdom
- NSA Number:
- NSA-33-028749
- OSTI ID:
- 4048585
- Journal Information:
- Phys. Fluids, v. 19, no. 4, pp. 587-589, Journal Name: Phys. Fluids, v. 19, no. 4, pp. 587-589; ISSN PFLDA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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