Nonlinear Evolution of Electron Density Under High-Energy-Density Conditions

Evolution of one-dimensional electron system under high-energy-density (HED) conditions is investigated, using the principle of least-action and variational method. In a single-mode modulation model, the amplitude and spatial wavelength of the modulation are chosen to be general coordinates. Equations of motion are derived by considering energy conservation and force balance. Numerical results show that under HED conditions, electron density modulation could exist. Time dependences of amplitude and wavelength are both positively related to the rate of energy input. Besides, initial loading speed has a significant effect on modulation amplitude, while wavelength relies more on loading duration.

Authors:

• Shi Chen
• Zi Y. Chen
• Jian K. Dan
• Jian F. Li

Keywords:

• Electron density modulation
• HED
• nonlinearevolution
• plasmas.

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