Quasi-linear Zakharov simulations of Langmuir turbulence at rocket altitudes in the auroral ionosphere

Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics

Volumn 106, Issue A6, 2001, Pages 10519-10535

  Sanbonmatsu, K Y ^a   Newman, D L ^b   Goldman, M V ^b  

^a LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LABORATORY   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO   (United States)

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EID: 39449100929     PISSN: None     EISSN: 21699402     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1029/2000ja000270     Document Type: Article

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