Abstract
We present space-time evolution of large-amplitude upper hybrid modes in a cold homogeneous plasma in the presence of an inhomogeneous magnetic field. Using the method of Lagrange variables, an exact space-time-dependent solution is obtained in parametric form. It is found that the magnetic field inhomogeneity causes various nonlinearly excited modes to couple, resulting in phase mixing and eventual breaking of the initially excited mode. The occurrence of wave breaking is seen by the appearance of spikes in the density profile. These results will be of relevance to laboratory and space plasma situations in which the external magnetic field is inhomogeneous.
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