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Drift wave studies in a linear multiple mirror

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5935058
The drift wave is modeled by a linear kinetic theory which treats finite ion gyroradius, collisions, an electron temperature gradient, and trapped electrons. The theory predicts three unstable modes, only one of which is consistent with all of the above measurements. This instability is a Doppler shifted drift cyclotron instability modified by trapped particle effects.
Research Organization:
Wisconsin Univ., Madison (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-76ET53051
OSTI ID:
5935058
Report Number(s):
DOE/ET/53051-57; ON: DE83016881
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English