Abstract
For equal ion and electron temperatures, Ti = Te, Landau damping prevents shock formation. When the ratio Te/Ti is made as large as 3-4 through ion-neutral atom collisions, shock formation is observed.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Physics of Fluids |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 3 |
Pages (from-to) | 606-610 |
ISSN | 1070-6631 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1968 |