Parametric excitation of electrostatic ion cyclotron waves in a multi - ion-species plasma

M. Ono*, M. Porkolab, R. P H Chang

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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 languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)962-966
Number of pages5
JournalPhysical review letters
Volume38
Issue number17
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 1977

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Physics and Astronomy(all)

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