The dissipative Budden problem: Effect of converted-wave damping on primary-wave reflection
Abstract
The Budden equation represents a double conversion, whereby a primary wave first converts to a localized secondary wave, which then converts to a reflected primary wave. We analyze this process in phase space, to include secondary-wave damping between the two conversions, which reduces the reflection coefficient. The results are then applied to gyroresonant damping of the (secondary) ion-hybrid wave by fusion alpha-particles, suggesting a diagnostic test.
- Publication:
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Physics Letters A
- Pub Date:
- February 1999
- DOI:
- 10.1016/S0375-9601(98)00914-1
- Bibcode:
- 1999PhLA..252...43K