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Kinetic theory of parametric excitation of electromagnetic waves propagating along a constant magnetic field

Journal Article · · Phys. Fluids; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.865543· OSTI ID:5405605
A nonlinear dispersion relation for a circularly polarized electromagnetic wave of a finite wavelength propagating along a constant magnetic field is derived by a kinetic theory. The dispersion relation includes an important correction term to the dispersion relation previously obtained for the ion cyclotron range frequency and may be applied to problems in any range of frequency. Using this dispersion relation, parametric instabilities relevant in a finite-amplitude right circularly polarized wave (r-italic wave), that is, excitations of newly found branches of a strongly damped r-italic wave, the Raman scattering to a damped r-italic wave, and the Brillouin scattering, have been studied.
Research Organization:
G. A. Technologies Inc., San Diego, California 92138
OSTI ID:
5405605
Journal Information:
Phys. Fluids; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Fluids; (United States) Vol. 29:8; ISSN PFLDA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English