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Shocks and phase space vortices driven by a density jump between two clouds of electrons and protons

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We study with 1D PIC simulations the expansion of a dense plasma into a dilute one for density ratios 2.5 ≤ α ≤ 20. Both are unmagnetized and consist of electrons and protons. Shocks… Click to show full abstract

We study with 1D PIC simulations the expansion of a dense plasma into a dilute one for density ratios 2.5 ≤ α ≤ 20. Both are unmagnetized and consist of electrons and protons. Shocks form in all ca ...

Keywords: space vortices; protons shocks; shocks phase; phase space; vortices driven; electrons protons

Journal Title: Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion
Year Published: 2019

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