Particle simulation studies of the lower hybrid drift instability

Journal Article · Thu Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1978 · Phys. Fluids; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.862321· OSTI ID:6774732

Winske, D; Liewer, P C

The nonlinear phase of the lower hybrid drift instability in the high drift velocity regime (relative electron-ion drift velocity greater than ion thermal speed) has been investigated using particle simulation in a two-dimensional sheath geometry. The anomalous resistivity is measured at various times and is shown to be in good agreement with quasi-linear theory during both the linear and nonlinear phase of the instability. Saturation is due to ion trapping.

• Research Organization: Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory, University of California, Los Alamos, New Mexico 87545
• OSTI ID: 6774732
• Journal Information: Phys. Fluids; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Fluids; (United States) Vol. 21:6; 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
DISTRIBUTION FUNCTIONS
DRIFT INSTABILITY
FLUCTUATIONS
FLUTE INSTABILITY
INSTABILITY
PINCH EFFECT
PLASMA INSTABILITY
PLASMA MICROINSTABILITIES
PLASMA SHEATH
PLASMA SIMULATION
QUASILINEAR PROBLEMS
THETA PINCH
TRAPPING
TWO-DIMENSIONAL CALCULATIONS
VARIATIONS