New Longitudinal Waves in Electron-Positron-Ion Quantum Plasmas

TL;DR

This paper derives a quantum dispersion equation revealing new longitudinal and zero sound waves in electron-positron-ion and electron-hole plasmas, exploring their excitation and soliton formation mechanisms.

Contribution

It introduces novel quantum wave types in specific plasma compositions and analyzes their excitation and soliton dynamics, expanding understanding of quantum plasma behavior.

Findings

Discovery of new zero sound waves in electron-positron plasmas.

Identification of unique longitudinal quantum waves in electron-hole plasmas.

Derivation of KdV equation showing Madelung term's role in soliton formation.

Abstract

A general quantum dispersion equation for electron-positron(hole)-ion quantum plasmas is derived and studied for some interesting cases. In an electron-positron degenerate Fermi gas, with or without the Madelung term, a new type of zero sound waves are found. Whereas in an electron-hole plasmas a new longitudinal quantum waves are revealed, which have no analogies in quantum electron-ion plasmas. The excitation of these quantum waves by a low-density monoenergetic straight electron beam is examined. Furthermore, the KdV equation for novel quantum waves is derived and the contribution of the Madelung term in the formation of the KdV solitons is discussed.