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Integral equation analysis of drift wave eigenmodes in a sheared slab geometry

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5677934· OSTI ID:5677934
The derivation of the appropriate form for the integral eigenmode equation governing both electron and ion drift waves of arbitrary radial wavelengths in a sheared slab is presented. The solutions to this equation provide useful information regarding the absolute stability of universal modes and ion-temperature-gradient driven modes for arbitrary wavelengths, and particularly for short wavelengths.
Research Organization:
Princeton Univ., NJ (USA). Plasma Physics Lab.
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-02-3073
OSTI ID:
5677934
Report Number(s):
PPPL-1627
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English