Abstract
A unified account is given of the normal mode theory of homogeneous unmagnetized plasma. Electron (Langmuir), ion sound and electromagnetic waves are treated in stable and (Penrose) unstable plasma with the Van Kampen‐Case formalism, using generalized functions. Simplified formulae are derived for second‐order Langmuir waves, taking full account of free‐streaming effects.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 101-133 |
Number of pages | 33 |
Journal | Beiträge aus der Plasmaphysik |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 1982 |