Relativistic modulational instability of an electromagnetic wave in a magnetized plasma

Journal Article · Fri Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1985 · Phys. Rev. A; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevA.31.1728· OSTI ID:5870558

Shivamoggi, B K

The relativistic modulational instability of an intense circularly polarized electromagnetic wave propagating along an external magnetic field in a plasma is investigated. The method of investigation is based on the derivation of a nonlinear Schroedinger equation. The effect of the external magnetic field is to diminish the modulational instability of the circularly polarized wave. Actually, the modulational instability can be completely eliminated if the external magnetic field is sufficiently strong.

• Research Organization: Department of Mathematics, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida 32816
• OSTI ID: 5870558
• Journal Information: Phys. Rev. A; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. A; (United States) Vol. 31:3; ISSN PLRAA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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