Second Order Effects in the Weibel Instability.
Abstract
An expression is derived for the coupling of two purely growing transverse Weibel modes in second order to give rise to a single electrostatic longitudinal mode. Comparison with numerical experiments shows agreement to within 5 percent for the magnitude and phase of the coupling. It is found that this mechanism does not contribute significantly to saturation of the instability. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0750138
Entities
People
- B. B. Godfrey
- C. E. Rhoades Jr
- K. A. Taggart
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory