Whistler waves in space and laboratory plasmas

An overview of whistler wave phenomena in space and laboratory plasmas is given. Common features and different approaches between laboratory and space plasma research are pointed out. Both research activities have discovered a rich variety of whistler wave effects. Many useful applications have emerged. Open research topics and interactions between lab and space research on whistlers are pointed out.

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