SCATTERING AND CONVERSION CROSS SECTIONS IN INHOMOGENEOUS PLASMA
Abstract
A general scattering theory is developed for a magnetic-field-free plasma, allowing for both transverse and longitudinal waves. The four crosion cross sections in inhomogeneous plasma, by M. Cohen. 1 May 62, 28p. incl. illus. 11 refs. (Research rept. no. RS 38; Scientific rept. no. 3) (Contract AF 19(604)8804) (AFCRL-62-310)Unclassified report DESCRIPTORS: *Plasma physics, *Scattering, Electromagnetic waves, Propagation, Plasma oscillations.A general scattering theory is developed for a magnetic-field-free plasma, allowing for both transverse and longitudinal waves. The four cross sections are derived; these give the scattered components in terms of the frequencies of the incident and scattered waves, and the intensities of the appropriate components in the spectrum of density variations. The theory includes several other scattering formulations as special cases. A number of special features of the cross section formulas are discussed. The effect of thermal irregularities is considered. Ionosphere incoherent scatter experiments, and solar Type II and III bursts, are discussed qualitatively. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0278185
Entities
People
- M. Cohen
Organizations
- Cornell University