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Nonlinear interaction between longitudinal waves in a magnetized plasma

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 March 2009

A. A. Selim
A. A. Selim
Affiliation:
Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, Riyad University, Riyad
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Abstract

Quantum field theory is used to investigate the resonant nonlinear interaction between three longitudinal waves propagating at any arbitrary angle to a uniform magnetic field in a plasma. The coupled mode equations, coupling coefficient and a formula for the growth rates are derived.

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Research Article
Information
Journal of Plasma Physics , Volume 19 , Issue 3 , June 1978 , pp. 405 - 410
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1978

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