The results from 1‐D numerical simulations of electrostatic ion cyclotron waves (EIC) are presented for a model in which the electrons are a resistive (collisional) fluid. Simulations of both the kinetic and fluid descriptions are performed and compared in order to assess the fundamental limitations of fluid theory for EIC waves. The effect of ion–neutral collisions is also included using a simple Monte Carlo technique. It is found that a small ion–neutral collision frequency destroys the frequency harmonic coupling of kinetic EIC waves and tends to validate the fluid description. The saturation amplitude of the current driven EIC instability is in agreement with recent laboratory experiments. The coherent nature (extremely narrow spectral width) and phase velocity agree with ground based (coherent backscatter radars) and in situ observations of current‐driven EIC waves in the high latitude ionosphere.
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October 1987
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October 01 1987
Particle and fluid simulations of resistive current‐driven electrostatic ion cyclotron waves
Charles E. Seyler;
Charles E. Seyler
School of Electrical Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853
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Jason Providakes
Jason Providakes
School of Electrical Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853
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Charles E. Seyler
Jason Providakes
School of Electrical Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853
Phys. Fluids 30, 3113–3128 (1987)
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Received:
February 17 1987
Accepted:
June 16 1987
Citation
Charles E. Seyler, Jason Providakes; Particle and fluid simulations of resistive current‐driven electrostatic ion cyclotron waves. Phys. Fluids 1 October 1987; 30 (10): 3113–3128. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.866487
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