Curvature-induced interchange mode in an axisymmetric plasma

Journal Article · Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1982 · Phys. Fluids; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.863629· OSTI ID:5909359

Wickham, M; Vandegrift, G

A theoretical and experimental description of the curvature-induced electrostatic interchange mode in a simple mirror confined low-..beta.. plasma is given. The frequency, growth rate , and nonflute-like effects have been measured and compared with theory. Effects due to radial electric field, finite ion Larmor radius, line-tying, wall radius, and parallel electron response are discussed.

• Research Organization: Physics Department, University of California, Irvine, California 92717
• OSTI ID: 5909359
• Journal Information: Phys. Fluids; (United States), Vol. 25:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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