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Hamiltonian derivation of the Charney-Hasegawa-Mima equation

Authors :
Tassi, Emanuele
Chandre, Cristel
Morrison, Philip J.
Source :
Physics of Plasmas 16 (2009) 082301
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The Charney-Hasegawa-Mima equation is an infinite-dimensional Hamiltonian system with dynamics generated by a noncanonical Poisson bracket. Here a first principle Hamiltonian derivation of this system, beginning with the ion fluid dynamics and its known Hamiltonian form, is given.

Details

Database :
arXiv
Journal :
Physics of Plasmas 16 (2009) 082301
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
edsarx.0906.2673
Document Type :
Working Paper
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3194275