The dispersion and propagation of topological Langmuir-cyclotron waves in cold magnetized plasmas

Abstract

Topological Langmuir-Cyclotron Wave (TLCW) is a recently identified topological surface excitation in magnetized plasmas. We show that TLCW originates from the topological phase transition at the Langmuir wave-cyclotron wave resonance. By isofrequency surface analysis and 2D and 3D time-dependent simulations, we demonstrate that the TLCW can propagate robustly along complex phase transition interfaces in a unidirectional manner and without scattering. Because of these desirable features, the TLCW could be explored as an effective mechanism to drive current and flow in magnetized plasmas. The analysis also establishes a close connection between the newly instituted topological phase classification of plasmas and the classical CMA diagram of plasma waves.

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