Linear theory of electron temperature anisotropy instabilities: Whistler, mirror, and Weibel

Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics

Volumn 111, Issue 11, 2006, Pages

  Gary, S Peter ^a   Karimabadi, Homa ^b  

^a LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LABORATORY   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA   (United States)

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EID: 33947533149     PISSN: None     EISSN: 21699402     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1029/2006JA011764     Document Type: Article

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