Landau Damping for Students

Abstract
By using the linearized equations of motion for particle streams, and by properly including the initial conditions, Landau's equations for electrostatic wave propagation with the correct damping decrement are easily obtained. No Vlasov equation, Laplace transform, contour integration, evaluation of residues at singularities, or analytical continuation is required. A discussion of the validity of the linearization is included.

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