SURVEY OF POSSIBLE PLASMA OSCILLATIONS IN THE STELLARATOR
Low-frequency ion oscillations in a normal plasma are known to produce much more rapid diffusion across a magnetic field than would be expected from collisions in a quiescent medium. In the electric arc these oscillations have a frequency of about 10/sup 5/ per second. An analysis of these oscillations shows that under conditions anticipated in the Stellarator the frequency or these oscillations, for the wave lengths of interest, is increased by a factor of at least 1O/sup 2/ as compared to normal laboratory conditions. There is some question whether oscillations will develop in a plasma where no ordered electron beams are present. A combined program of theory and observation should indicate conclusively whether or not plasma oscillations exclude the successful operation of a Stellarator. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- Princeton Univ., N.J. Project Matterhorn
- NSA Number:
- NSA-13-005345
- OSTI ID:
- 4277676
- Report Number(s):
- NYO-994; PM-S-2
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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