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Measurements of finite-bandwidth effects on a parametric instability

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States)
The effects of broadband (stochastic) pump on the parametric decay instability is studied experimentally. The growth rate decreases with pumb bandwidth, ..delta omega.., as if only the fraction of the pump power within the resonance width is available to drive the stability, in agreement with theory. The saturated wave amplitude and suprathermal-electron production well above threshold are only slightly decreased (for bandwidths presently available, ..delta omega../..omega..9 or approx. = 3 x 10/sup -3/) in agreement with simulation calculations.
Research Organization:
Department of Applied Science, University of California, Davis, California 95616
OSTI ID:
7090080
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 39:10; ISSN PRLTA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English