Whistler wave mode conversion to lower hybrid waves at a density striation

Journal Article · Mon Nov 28 04:00:00 EST 1994 · Physical Review Letters; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.73.2990· OSTI ID:6720784

Bamber, J F; Gekelman, W; Maggs, J E ^[1]

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1. IPFR Plasma Physics Laboratory at UCLA, 1000 Veteran Avenue, Rm. 15-70, Los Angeles, California 90024-1696 (United States)

The first observation of mode conversion of whistler waves to lower hybrid waves at a density striation has been made in a laboratory plasma. The observed lower hybrid wavelength is consistent with that predicted by linear mode coupling. The lower hybrid waves have amplitudes up to 20% of the incident whistler waves.

• OSTI ID: 6720784
• Journal Information: Physical Review Letters; (United States), Journal Name: Physical Review Letters; (United States) Vol. 73:22; ISSN 0031-9007; ISSN PRLTAO
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ELECTRIC DISCHARGES
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EXPERIMENTAL DATA
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