Quasi-linear saturation of coherent backward ionization modes

Journal Article · Mon Nov 30 23:00:00 EST 1981 · Phys. Fluids; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.863340· OSTI ID:5859664

Thieltgen, A; Leclert, G; Cussenot, J R

Quasi-linear saturation of the amplitude of coherent backward ionization waves is studied using the slowly varying parameters or Van der Pol's method. The result is a nonlinear Landau equation which describes the growth and saturation of the wave amplitude. The analytical expression of the most important nonlinear saturation term predicts results in accordance with earlier experimental observations.

• Research Organization: Equipe de recherche associee au C.N.R.S. No. 770, Laboratiore de Physique des Milieux Ionises, Universite de Nancy I, C.O. 140, 54037 Nancy, France
• OSTI ID: 5859664
• Journal Information: Phys. Fluids; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Fluids; (United States) Vol. 24:12; ISSN PFLDA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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