Stimulated electromagnetic emission near electron cyclotron harmonics in the ionosphere

Observations of electromagnetic emission stimulated by a high-frequency radio wave injected into the ionosphere from a ground-based powerful transmitter operated near harmonics of the ionospheric electron cyclotron frequency are reported. Significant changes in the spectrum of the stimulated electro...

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Published in:Physical review letters 1989-09, Vol.63 (11), p.1145-1147
Main Authors: LEYSER, T. B, THIDE, B, DERBLOM, H, HEDBERG, A, LUNDBORG, B, STUBBE, P, KOPKA, H
Format: Article
Language:English
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Earth, ocean, space
Exact sciences and technology
External geophysics
Physics of the ionosphere
Wave propagation
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Summary:Observations of electromagnetic emission stimulated by a high-frequency radio wave injected into the ionosphere from a ground-based powerful transmitter operated near harmonics of the ionospheric electron cyclotron frequency are reported. Significant changes in the spectrum of the stimulated electromagnetic radiation were obtained as the injected frequency was varied in small steps around these harmonics. The experimental results are attributed to nonlinear wave interactions involving electrostatic wave modes perpendicular to the local geomagnetic field. (Author)
ISSN:0031-9007
1079-7114
DOI:10.1103/physrevlett.63.1145