Nonlinear motion of a weak inhomogeneity in a magnetoactive plasma
Journal Article
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· Planet. Space Sci., v. 21, no. 11, pp. 1855-1862
OSTI ID:4404208
The equations of motion of a magnetic field aligned column of ionization embedded in an unbounded weakly iorized plasma immersed in an exterral electric field, E, are solved to secondorder terms in the strength of the initial perturbation, which is assumed to be weak. It is shown that, when the Hall currents induced by the internal electrostatic field are taken into account, the center of mass of the column will, in general, move along a curved path before acquiring the familiar E x B/B/sup 2/ drift velocity. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- Univ. of Sussex, Brighton, Eng.
- NSA Number:
- NSA-29-009149
- OSTI ID:
- 4404208
- Journal Information:
- Planet. Space Sci., v. 21, no. 11, pp. 1855-1862, Journal Name: Planet. Space Sci., v. 21, no. 11, pp. 1855-1862; ISSN PLSSA
- Country of Publication:
- United Kingdom
- Language:
- English
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