Nonlinear modification of resonance-cone trajectories

Journal Article · Mon Nov 05 04:00:00 EST 1979 · Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.43.1392· OSTI ID:5841463

Wilson, J R; Wong, K L

The modification of the trajectory of a focused resonance cone as a result of the ponderomotive force is investigated experimentally in a cylindrical plasma column. The new trajectory is seen to be in good agreement with recent theory.

• Research Organization: Plasma Physics Laboratory, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08544
• DOE Contract Number: EY-76-C-02-3073
• OSTI ID: 5841463
• Journal Information: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 43:19; ISSN PRLTA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY
700108* -- Fusion Energy-- Plasma Research-- Wave Phenomena
CONFIGURATION
CYLINDRICAL CONFIGURATION
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
ELECTRIC POTENTIAL
EQUATIONS
HEATING
NONLINEAR PROBLEMS
PLASMA DENSITY
PLASMA HEATING
PLASMA WAVES
POISSON EQUATION
RESONANCE
TRAJECTORIES