U. M. Abdelsalam

Bio: U. M. Abdelsalam is an academic researcher from Fayoum University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Korteweg–de Vries equation & Plasma. The author has an hindex of 12, co-authored 28 publications receiving 409 citations. Previous affiliations of U. M. Abdelsalam include Umm al-Qura University & Ruhr University Bochum.

Nonlinear Dynamics of Rotating Multi-Component Pair Plasmas and e-p-i Plasmas

Abstract: The propagation of small amplitude stationary profile nonlinear electrostatic excitations in a pair plasma is investigated, mainly drawing inspiration from experiments on fullerene pair-ion plasmas. Two distinct pair ion species are considered of opposite polarity and same mass, in addition to a massive charged background species, which is assumed to be stationary, given the frequency scale of interest. In the pair-ion context, the third species is thought of as a background defect (e.g. charged dust) component. On the other hand, the model also applies formally to electron-positron-ion (e-p-i) plasmas, if one neglects electron-positron annihilation. A two-fluid plasma model is employed, incorporating both Lorentz and Coriolis forces, thus taking into account the interplay between the gyroscopic (Larmor) frequency ωc and the (intrinsic) plasma rotation frequency Ω0. By employing a multi-dimensional reductive perturbation technique, a Zakharov-Kuznetsov (ZK) type equation is derived for the evolution of the electric potential perturbation. Assuming an arbitrary direction of propagation, with respect to the magnetic field, we derive the exact form of nonlinear solutions, and study their characteristics. A parametric analysis is carried out, as regards the effect of the dusty plasma composition (background number density), species temperature(s) and the relative strength of rotation to Larmor frequencies. It is shown that the Larmor and mechanical rotation affect the pulse dynamics via a parallel-to-transverse mode coupling diffusion term, which in fact diverges at ωc →± 2Ω0. Pulses collapse at this limit, as nonlinearity fails to balance dispersion. The analysis is complemented by investigating critical plasma compositions, in fact near-symmetric (T− ≈ T+) “pure” (n− ≈ n+) pair plasmas, i.e. when the concentration of the 3rd background species is negligible, case in which the (quadratic) nonlinearity vanishes, so one needs to resort to higher order nonlinear theory. A modified ZK equation is derived and analyzed. Our results are of relevance in pair-ion (fullerene) experiments and also potentially in astrophysical environments, e.g. in pulsars.

Solitary and blow-up electrostatic excitations in rotating magnetized electron-positron-ion plasmas

Abstract: The nonlinear dynamics of a rotating magnetoplasma consisting of electrons, positrons and stationary positive ions is considered. The basic set of hydrodynamic and Poisson equations are reduced to a Zakharov-Kuznetsov (ZK) equation for the electric potential. The ZK equation is solved by applying an improved modified extended tanh-function method (2008 Phys. Lett. A 372 5691) and its characteristics are investigated. A set of new solutions are derived, including localized solitary waves, periodic nonlinear waveforms and divergent (explosive) pulses. The characteristics of these nonlinear excitations are investigated in detail.

Solitary and freak waves in a dusty plasma with negative ions

Abstract: It is shown that solitary and freak waves can propagate in a dusty plasma composed of positive and negative ions, as well as nonextensive electrons. The evolution of the solitary waves is described by the Korteweg-de Vries (KdV) equation. However, when the frequency of the carrier wave is much smaller than the ion plasma frequency then the KdV equation is also used to study the nonlinear evolution of modulationally unstable modified ion-acoustic wavepackets through the derivation of the nonlinear Schrodinger (NLS) equation. In order to show that the characteristics of the solitary and freak waves are influenced by the plasma parameters, the relevant numerical analysis of the appropriate nonlinear solutions is presented. The relevance of the present investigation to nonlinear waves in astrophysical plasma environments is discussed.

Nonlinear electrostatic excitations of charged dust in degenerate ultra-dense quantum dusty plasmas

Abstract: The linear and nonlinear properties of low-frequency electrostatic excitations of charged dust particles (or defects) in a dense collisionless, unmagnetized Thomas-Fermi plasma are investigated. A fully ionized three-component model plasma consisting of electrons, ions, and negatively charged massive dust grains is considered. Electrons and ions are assumed to be in a degenerate quantum state, obeying the Thomas-Fermi density distribution, whereas the inertial dust component is described by a set of classical fluid equations. Considering large-amplitude stationary profile travelling-waves in a moving reference frame, the fluid evolution equations are reduced to a pseudo-energy-balance equation, involving a Sagdeev-type potential function. The analysis describes the dynamics of supersonic dust-acoustic solitary waves in Thomas-Fermi plasmas, and provides exact predictions for their dynamical characteristics, whose dependence on relevant parameters (namely, the ion-to-electron Fermi temperature ratio, and t...

Waves in Dusty Space Plasmas

Abstract: Preface. 1. Plasmas and Dust. 2. Charging Mechanisms and Experiments. 3. Space Observations. 4. Multispecies Formalism and Waves. 5. Electrostatic Modes. 6. Electromagnetic Modes. 7. Fluctuating Dust Charges. 8. Self-Gravitation. 9. Mass and Size Distributions. 10. Other Modes. 11. Conclusions and Outlook. Bibliography. Index.

Dusty plasma effects in Saturn's magnetosphere

Abstract: [1] Comets, planetary rings, exposed dusty surfaces, and the zodiacal dust cloud are all examples of environments where dusty plasma effects establish the size and spatial distributions of small grains. Simultaneously, dust often influences the composition, density, and temperature of the plasma surrounding it. The dynamics of charged dust particles can be surprisingly complex and fundamentally different from the well-understood limits of gravitationally dominated motions of neutral particles or the adiabatic motion of electrons and ions in electromagnetic fields that dominate gravity. In this review we focus on observations that are best explained by theories concerning dusty plasma effects at Saturn. In addition to presenting our current models we also discuss our expectations for new discoveries based on existing observations at Jupiter or on purely theoretical considerations. Our intent is to give an up-to-date overview of dusty plasma effects in Saturn's magnetosphere and to draw attention to several outstanding problems that could be resolved by the Cassini mission.

Stability analysis for Zakharov-Kuznetsov equation of weakly nonlinear ion-acoustic waves in a plasma

Abstract: The Zakharov-Kuznetsov (ZK) equation is an isotropic nonlinear evolution equation, first derived for weakly nonlinear ion-acoustic waves in a strongly magnetized lossless plasma in two dimensions. In the present study, by applying the extended direct algebraic method, we found the electric field potential, electric field and magnetic field in the form of traveling wave solutions for the two-dimensional ZK equation. The solutions for the ZK equation are obtained precisely and the efficiency of the method can be demonstrated. The stability of these solutions and the movement role of the waves are analyzed by making graphs of the exact solutions.

Dust-acoustic rogue waves in a nonextensive plasma.

Abstract: We present an investigation for the generation of a dust-acoustic rogue wave in a dusty plasma composed of negatively charged dust grains, as well as nonextensive electrons and ions. For this purpose, the reductive perturbation technique is used to obtain a nonlinear Schr\"odinger equation. The critical wave-number threshold ${k}_{c}$, which indicates where the modulational instability sets in, has been determined precisely for various regimes. Two different behaviors of ${k}_{c}$ against the nonextensive parameter $q$ are found. For small ${k}_{c}$, it is found that increasing $q$ would lead to an increase of ${k}_{c}$ until $q$ approaches a certain value ${q}_{c}$, then further increase of $q$ beyond ${q}_{c}$ decreases the value of ${k}_{c}$. For large ${k}_{c}$, the critical wave-number threshold ${k}_{c}$ is always increasing with $q$. Within the modulational instability region, a random perturbation of the amplitude grows and thus creates dust-acoustic rogue waves. In order to show that the characteristics of the rogue waves are influenced by the plasma parameters, the relevant numerical analysis of the appropriate nonlinear solution is presented. The nonlinear structure, as reported here, could be useful for controlling and maximizing highly energetic pulses in dusty plasmas.