Nonlinear kinetic regime of the Weibel instability in an electron–ion plasma

• DOI: 10.1063/1.1435001
• Publication Date: 2002-07-26T13:24:23Z
• Authors: F. Califano; T. Cecchi; C. Chiuderi
• Keywords: Electromagnetism, Computer simulation, Electrostatics, Plasma instabilities; 0103 physical sciences; 01 natural sciences

Kinetic numerical simulations of the evolution of the Weibel instability during the full nonlinear regime including ions dynamics are presented. The formation of strong density inhomogeneity and its influence on the resulting electrostatic and electromagnetic wave modes are shown.