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Quasi-linear approach to the propagation of Bernstein waves in an inhomogeneous plasma
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 13 March 2009
Abstract
The quasi-linear equations describing the resonant evolution of a weakly inhomogeneous plasma slab under the action of Bernstein modes resulting from linear conversion of an externally injected extraordinary wave are obtained, together with a tractable form of the pertinent dispersion relation. The coefficients of electron diffusion in velocity space are computed, and their effect is compared to the effect of Coulomb collisions.
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