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Power line radiation: Possible evidence of van der Pol oscillations in the magnetosphere

Journal Article · · Geophys. Res. Lett.; (United States)

We show that the principal observational features of power line radiation in the magnetosphere can be described as a van der Pol oscillation subject to incomplete entrainment by an externally injected signal. The nonlinear mechanism is referred to as ''periodic pulling'' and has been observed in laboratory low-temperature plasma experiments.

Research Organization:
Institute for Physical Science and Technology, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland 20742
OSTI ID:
6782176
Journal Information:
Geophys. Res. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Geophys. Res. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 7:10; ISSN GPRLA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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