Nonlinear features of stimulated Brillouin and Raman scattering

Kinetic simulations illustrate some important nonlinear features of Raman and Brillouin backscattering. Steepening of the Brillouin‐generated ion wave is observed and compared to theory. Examples of the rich competition between the Raman and Brillouin instabilities are discussed.

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