Large-Larmor-radius interchange instability
Journal Article
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· Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States)
We observe linear and nonlinear features of a strong plasma/magnetic field interchange Rayleigh-Taylor instability in the limit of large ion Larmor radius. The instability undergoes rapid linear growth culminating in free-streaming flute tips.
- Research Organization:
- Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC 20375
- OSTI ID:
- 5611596
- Journal Information:
- Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 59:20; ISSN PRLTA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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