One-dimensional direct current resistivity due to strong turbulence

Abstract
Strong Langmuir turbulence acts to generate localized spiky fields and ion cavities. It is shown that these cavities generate potential barriers that can trap a significant fraction of the electrons. For example, a 20% cavity traps 50% of the electrons. This can seriously change the direct current properties of a collisionless plasma and lead to the appearance of anomalous dc resistivity.