A Coherent Nonlinear Theory of Auroral Kilometric Radiation.
Abstract
A theory of auroral kilometric radiation due to the nonlinear interaction between negative energy electromagnetic waves and coherent EIC waves is developed. The theory predicts that such radiation produced must have X-mode polarization and must have a frequency just slightly below the Doppler-shifted beam cyclotron frequencies. The basic requirement for free space accessibility is the presence of high-energy beams and a density cavity of the type observed by Isis I measurements. It is predicted that a harmonic band structure in the kilometric radiation may be observable.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 31, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA078918
Entities
People
- Crockett L. Grabbe
- Konbtantinopsa Dennis Papadopoulos
- P. Palmadesso
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory