Articles | Volume 35, issue 5
https://doi.org/10.5194/angeo-35-1093-2017
https://doi.org/10.5194/angeo-35-1093-2017
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15 Sep 2017
Regular paper |  | 15 Sep 2017

Two-stream instabilities from the lower-hybrid frequency to the electron cyclotron frequency: application to the front of quasi-perpendicular shocks

Laurent Muschietti and Bertrand Lembège
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We examine the wave activity that can possibly develop in the foot of quasi-perpendicular plasma shock, as it arises from the relative drifts of three particle populations across the background magnetic field: ions incoming toward the shock, ions reflected from the shock, and electrons. The goal is to consider the role of different wave propagation angles with respect to the magnetic field. Three types of instabilities are identified which could play a role in shock dissipation.