Stabilization of interchange modes in mirror plasma devices by radio-frequency sideband coupling

Journal Article · Mon Jan 07 04:00:00 EST 1985 · Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.54.42· OSTI ID:5984625

McBride, J B; Stefan, V; Krall, N A

We present results from an analysis of the ion cyclotron range of frequencies (ICRF) wave interactions with flute-interchange modes. The analysis is valid for arbitrary wave vector of the ICRF waves, and shows that these modes can be stabilized by ICRF sideband coupling to them. The modes can be stabilized in a variety of ways, depending on details of the ICRF wave structure. We also find a new rf-driven fluid instability for a range of parallel (to the magnetic field) rf wavelengths.

• Research Organization: Science Applications International Corporation, La Jolla, California
• OSTI ID: 5984625
• Journal Information: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 54:1; ISSN PRLTA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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