Oscillations in a One-Dimensional, Inhomogenous Plasma,

Abstract

Oscillations in finite, inhomogeneous plasmas have received considerable attention recently in connection with the interpretation of the so-called Tonks-Dattner resonances. Although some progress has been made in calculating the resonance frequencies from the moment equations for a cold and warm plasma, attempts to calculate the Landau damping of these modes have not led to tangible results. In this report a rigorous formulation of the problem is given and detailed calculations presented of the eigen frequencies and their damping rates for a one-dimensional, inhomogeneous plasma in the long wavelength regime.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0610756

Entities

People

  • E. A. Jackson
  • M. Raether

Organizations

  • University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Equations
  • Frequency
  • Long Wavelengths
  • Military Research
  • Motion
  • Oscillation
  • Resonance
  • Scientific Research

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Plasma Physics.