One-dimensional simulations of Langmuir collapse in a radiation-driven plasma

Journal Article · Mon Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1994 · Physics of Plasmas; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.870581· OSTI ID:7171255

Wang, J G; Payne, G L ^[1]; DuBois, D F; Rose, H A ^[2]

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1. Department of Physics and Astronomy, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242 (United States)
2. T-DOT, MS B262, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico 87545 (United States)

Langmuir collapse in a radiation-driven plasma is simulated in one dimension using both the hybrid Vlasov model and the modified Zakharov model. In the hybrid model, the electrons are described by the Vlasov equation and the ions are described by the fluid equations. Two numerical runs with different parameters are performed: (a) a weakly driven case, and (b) a strongly driven case. The comparisons of the results between the two models for each case are carried out in detail. It is found that the dynamic behavior of the plasma can be changed dramatically by varying the external driving field. The electron temperature increases only [similar to]10% in the weakly driven case, while it increases [similar to]200% in the strongly driven case during a single Langmuir collapse. The two models agree with each other during the first collapse after the saturation of modulational instability. Dynamic differences appear after the first collapse, caused by the electron heating in the hybrid model, which is not accounted for in the standard isothermal Zakharov model.

• OSTI ID: 7171255
• Journal Information: Physics of Plasmas; (United States), Journal Name: Physics of Plasmas; (United States) Vol. 1:8; ISSN PHPAEN; ISSN 1070-664X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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