Abstract
Parametric excitation of the electrostatic ion cyclotron waves in a multi-ion-species plasma is observed. The modes are excited when the pump frequency is near the sum of the ion cyclotron frequencies. The dispersion relation and the threshold for excitation are measured.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 962-966 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Physical review letters |
Volume | 38 |
Issue number | 17 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 1977 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physics and Astronomy(all)