Stabilization of interchange modes in mirror plasmas by resonant coupling to ion-cyclotron sidebands

Journal Article · Fri Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1985 · Phys. Fluids; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.865365· OSTI ID:5141988

Stefan, V; McBride, J B

Based on a nonlinear, local mode--mode coupling relation, the resonant interaction of flute-interchange modes with radio frequency (rf ) wave fields in the ion-cyclotron range of frequencies (ICRF) is studied. It is shown that interchange modes can be stabilized because of resonant coupling to electrostatic ion-cyclotron sidebands. Stabilization takes place if the frequency of the rf field is somewhat higher than the local ion-cyclotron frequency, as observed in contemporary experiments on mirror devices.

• Research Organization: JAYCOR, San Diego, California 92138
• OSTI ID: 5141988
• Journal Information: Phys. Fluids; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Fluids; (United States) Vol. 28:11; ISSN PFLDA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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CYCLOTRON RADIATION
EIKONAL APPROXIMATION
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION
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RADIATIONS
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