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Unstable electrostatic ion cyclotron waves excited by an ion beam

Journal Article · · Physics of Fluids (New York)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.861474· OSTI ID:4049184
Electrostatic ion cyclotron waves were observed in a quiescent cesium plasma into which a low-energy beam of sodium ions was injected. The instability appeared when the beam velocity was above 12 times the ion thermal velocity. The waves propagated along the magnetic field with a velocity somewhat smaller than that of the beam. The dispersion relation was in good agreement with theory. (AIP)
Research Organization:
Association Euratom-Atomenergikomissionen, Danish Atomic Energy Commission, Research Establishment Riso, Roskilde, Denmark
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-33-025719
OSTI ID:
4049184
Journal Information:
Physics of Fluids (New York), Journal Name: Physics of Fluids (New York) Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 19; ISSN 0031-9171
Publisher:
American Institute of Physics
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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