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Waves in Rydberg plasmas

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 April 2009

J. T. MENDONÇA ,
J. LOUREIRO  and
H. TERÇAS
J. T. MENDONÇA
Affiliation:
IPFN, Instituto Superior Técnico, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal (titomend@ist.utl.pt) CFIF, Instituto Superior Técnico, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal
J. LOUREIRO
Affiliation:
IPFN, Instituto Superior Técnico, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal (titomend@ist.utl.pt)
H. TERÇAS
Affiliation:
CFIF, Instituto Superior Técnico, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal
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Abstract

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We define as the Rydberg plasma the weakly ionized gas produced in magneto-optical traps. In such a plasma, the neutral atoms can be excited in Rydberg states. Wave propagation in Rydberg plasmas and the mutual influence of plasma dispersion and atomic dispersion are considered. New dispersion relations are established, showing new instability regimes and new cut-off frequencies.

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Letter to the Editor
Information
Journal of Plasma Physics , Volume 75 , Issue 6 , December 2009 , pp. 713 - 719
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2009

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