Nonlinear saturation of the drift cyclotron loss-cone instability. II. Comparison with PR-6 data

Journal Article · Sun Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1981 · Phys. Fluids; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.863301· OSTI ID:6109450

Myer, R C; Simon, A

The single-mode time-asymptotic nonlinear saturation of the drift-cyclotron loss-cone instability is considered. In this model, there is a uniform magnetic field as well as mirror losses. The linear stability boundary, and the saturation levels of unstable oscillations and floating potential near this boundary, are determined. The theory is then compared with observations on the PR-6 mirror experiment. Good agreement is obtained using a simple energy model for the slow time variation of the equilibrium distribution function.

• Research Organization: Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Sciences, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York 14627
• OSTI ID: 6109450
• Journal Information: Phys. Fluids; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Fluids; (United States) Vol. 24:11; ISSN PFLDA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY
700107* -- Fusion Energy-- Plasma Research-- Instabilities
AMPLITUDES
COLLISIONLESS PLASMA
CYCLOTRON INSTABILITY
ENERGY LOSSES
FLUCTUATIONS
INSTABILITY
LOSS CONE INSTABILITY
LOSSES
MAGNETIC FIELD CONFIGURATIONS
MAGNETIC MIRROR CONFIGURATIONS
NONLINEAR PROBLEMS
OPEN CONFIGURATIONS
PLASMA
PLASMA INSTABILITY
PLASMA MICROINSTABILITIES
PLASMA SIMULATION
SATURATION
SIMULATION
VARIATIONS