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Abstract
We propose a theory to describe laminar ion sound structures in a collisionless plasma. Reflection of a small fraction of the upstream ions converts the well known ion acoustic soliton into a structure with a steep potential gradient upstream and with downstream oscillations. The theory provides a simple interpretation of results dating back more than forty years but, more importantly, is shown to provide an explanation for recent observations on laser produced plasmas relevant to inertial fusion and to ion acceleration. (C) 2014 AIP Publishing LLC.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 022112 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Physics of Plasmas |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 2 |
Early online date | 14 Feb 2014 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2014 |
Keywords
- Collisionless shocks
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Critical Mass: CRITICAL MASS: Collective Radiation-Beam-Plasma Interactions at High Intensities
Cairns, R. A. (PI)
19/04/12 → 18/01/16
Project: Standard