Abstract
We consider the relaxation of an unstable distribution of fast non-relativistic electrons. Langmuir turbulence generated by the electrons is found to determine the saturation of an electron-cyclotron maser. The important role of nonlinear processes in Langmuir and electromagnetic waves is shown. The characteristic saturation time is about 1 ms. It is shown that both cyclotron maser emission and the transformation of plasma waves to transverse ones can be essential in the formation of observable radio spectra from solar flares.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 387-399 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | Solar Physics |
| Volume | 139 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jun 1992 |
| Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Space and Planetary Science