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Whistler wave amplitude oscillation and frequency modulation in the magnetospheric cavity

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A magnetospheric cavity model is presented to explain self-pulsing and frequency modulation of ducted whistler waves associated with triggered emissions. Partial reflection of these waves at the ends of the duct suggests such a magnetospheric cavity analogous to a laser cavity.

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  1. Institut für Kosmosforschung, Akademie der Wissenschaften der DDR, Berlin, D.D.R.

    U. Motschmann, K. Sauer & K. Baumgaertel

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Motschmann, U., Sauer, K. & Baumgaertel, K. Whistler wave amplitude oscillation and frequency modulation in the magnetospheric cavity. Astrophys Space Sci 105, 373–377 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00651091

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