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Numerical study of drift-Alfven waves in a sheared magnetic field

Journal Article · · Phys. Fluids; (United States)
OSTI ID:6092053
The coupled radial eigenmode equations for electromagnetic drift waves in a sheared magnetic field are solved numerically. In addition to the familiar drift eigenmodes, a different set of eigenmodes was found which is the analog of the sheared Alfven waves of local theory in a sheared magnetic field. The drift mode is mainly electrostatic, and the shear Alfven mode is mainly electromagnetic and closely related to the high-order tearing modes.
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830
OSTI ID:
6092053
Journal Information:
Phys. Fluids; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Fluids; (United States) Vol. 22:9; ISSN PFLDA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English