Wave-breaking limits for relativistic electrostatic waves in a one-dimensional warm plasma

The propagation of electrostatic plasma waves having relativistic phase speed and amplitude has been studied. The plasma is described as a warm, relativistic, collisionless, nonequilibrium, one-dimensional electron fluid. Wave-breaking limits for the electrostatic field are calculated for nonrelativ...

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Main Authors: Trines, R, Norreys, P
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2006