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ANALYSIS OF WAVE PROPAGATION IN A MAGNETOPLASMA-FILLED WAVEGUIDE

Journal Article · · Journal of Applied Physics (U.S.)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1729241· OSTI ID:4138824

A method is developed which permits a two-fluid analysis of wave propagation in a magnetoplasma-filled waveguide including the effects of Hall field, current inertra, space charge, unequal electron and ion temperatures, and diffusion. Maxwell's equations and the two-fluid equations expressed in one- fluid notation are reduced to a pair of coupled wave equations for the longitudinal components of the electromagnetic field. Approximate solutions are obtained for uncoupled TE and TM modes of propagation in a hydromagnetic waveguide. Included is a discussion of the effects of pressure, resistivity, displacement current, and current inertia on the dispersion relations. (auth)

Research Organization:
General Dynamics/Fort Worth, Tex.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-18-002423
OSTI ID:
4138824
Journal Information:
Journal of Applied Physics (U.S.), Journal Name: Journal of Applied Physics (U.S.) Vol. Vol: 34; ISSN JAPIA
Country of Publication:
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Language:
English