Modulation of continuous electron beams in plasma wake-fields (open access)

Modulation of continuous electron beams in plasma wake-fields

In this paper we discuss the interaction of a continuous electron beam with wake-field generated plasma waves. Using a one-dimensional two fluid model, a fully nonlinear analytical description of the interaction is obtained. The phenomena of continuous beam modulation and wave period shortening are discussed. The relationship between these effects and the two-stream instability is also examined. 12 refs., 1 fig.
Date: September 8, 1988
Creator: Rosenzweig, J.B.
System: The UNT Digital Library