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Propagation of cosmic rays through a plasma

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6879685· OSTI ID:6879685
The theory of the coupling of energetic particles to a plasma by Alfven wave instabilities is described. The theory is applied to the problem of propagation of cosmic rays through the interstellar plasma and to the problem of trapping of cosmic rays in an expanding bubble of plasma produced by a supernova explosion.
Research Organization:
Princeton Univ., NJ (USA). Plasma Physics Lab.
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-02-3073
OSTI ID:
6879685
Report Number(s):
PPPL-1459
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English