Abstract
Using a particle-in-cell code, we are able to simulate the excitation of ion acoustic solitons from a grid whose potential is suddenly increased. The numerical results are in substantial agreement with previous laboratory experiments.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 161-168 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of Plasma Physics |
Volume | 61 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 1999 |