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Drift waves in rotating plasmas

Journal Article · · Phys. Fluids; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.864865· OSTI ID:6853902
The stability of the electron drift wave is investigated in the presence of E x B plasma rotation typical of the central cell plasma in tandem mirrors. It is shown that a rotationally driven drift wave may occur at low azimuthal mode numbers. Conditions for rotational instabilities are derived. Quasilinear formulas are given for the anomalous transport associated with the unstable fluctuations.
Research Organization:
Institute for Fusion Studies, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712
OSTI ID:
6853902
Journal Information:
Phys. Fluids; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Fluids; (United States) Vol. 27:8; ISSN PFLDA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English