Sideband instability in the water bag approximation

A self‐consistent water bag distribution of trapped particles is used to numerically study the sideband instability of finite amplitude plasma waves. Equilibria including high and low concentrations of particles at the bottom of the wave troughs are considered.

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Published in:The Physics of fluids (1958) 1974-01, Vol.17 (1), p.263-265
Main Author: Bloomberg, H. W.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:A self‐consistent water bag distribution of trapped particles is used to numerically study the sideband instability of finite amplitude plasma waves. Equilibria including high and low concentrations of particles at the bottom of the wave troughs are considered.
ISSN:0031-9171
2163-4998
DOI:10.1063/1.1694605