Computer Simulated, Nonlinear Impulse Response of Inhomogeneous Plasma Slab.
Abstract
The response of an inhomogeneous plasma to strong, initial impulse electric field excitation has been studied by means of a sheet model computer simulation. Runs were made for both cold and warm plasmas having a cosine like density background. Strong nonlinear effects are observed, as well as phenomena distinctly attributable to the inhomogeneity. These include a non-monotonic voltage decay rate, complex mode structure of the electric fields, and strong density peaks. An increase in thermalization occurs in all cases. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0753104
Entities
People
- B. R. Cheo
- Jeffrey N. Brooks
Organizations
- New York University