Nonlinear development of the resistive filamentation instability

Journal Article · Wed Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1983 · Phys. Fluids; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.864302· OSTI ID:6078322

Hughes, T P; Drobot, A T; Ott, E

A two-dimensional particle simulation of the resistive filamentation instability on a charge- and current-neutralized particle beam is performed. The model equations used depend essentially on only one dimensionless parameter, making a numerical survey of the parametric dependence of the nonlinear behavior of the instability feasible. The simulation results are analyzed with reference to the focusing requirement of heavy-ion beams acting as drivers for pellet fusion, and it is speculated that, under certain conditions, the nonlinear development of the instability may still allow adequate focusing of the beam.

• Research Organization: Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14850
• OSTI ID: 6078322
• Journal Information: Phys. Fluids; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Fluids; (United States) Vol. 26:6; ISSN PFLDA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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INSTABILITY
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IONS
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