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Nonlinear saturation and recurrence of the two-plasmon decay instability

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States)
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Two-dimensional computer simulations show that short-wavelength ion fluctuations and density-profile steepening are dominant factors in the saturation of the 2..omega../sub p/e instability. The long-term evolution of this instability is described and the implications of this complex saturation process for absorption and harmonic emission are discussed.
Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore Laboratory, University of California, Livermore, California 94550
OSTI ID:
6243921
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 43:2; ISSN PRLTA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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