Abstract
The time development of the ion acoustic modes of a hot electron plasma drifting through a cold ion beam is investigated. The nonlinear dynamics of the wave are governed by nonlinear Landau damping, resonant wave-wave scattering being forbidden. Owing to the adiabatic nature of the electrons, nonlinear Landau damping on the electrons is the dominant nonlinear process rather than ion nonlinear damping, contrary to the results of Kadomtsev. This error brings the anomalous resistivity formula of Sagdeev into serious question.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
