Kinetic Solitary Electrostatic Structures in Collisionless Plasma: Phase-Space Holes
Plasma Physics
2024-12-12 v1 Geophysics
Space Physics
Abstract
The physics of isolated plasma potential structures sustained by a deficit of phase-space density on trapped orbits, commonly known as electron or ion holes, is reviewed. The principles of their equilibria are explained and illustrated, and contrasted with solitons. A literature review mostly prior to 2016 highlights the key historical developments of the field. Progress since, especially in hole acceleration, stability, and multi-dimensional effects, is summarized in more detail.
Cite
@article{arxiv.2407.08539,
title = {Kinetic Solitary Electrostatic Structures in Collisionless Plasma: Phase-Space Holes},
author = {I H Hutchinson},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2407.08539},
year = {2024}
}