Finite Larmor radius equations in an arbitrary near-theta pinch geometry

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

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.862360· OSTI ID:6876724

Pearlstein, L D; Freidberg, J P

A set of fluid-like equations is derived which describes the stability of a diffuse, high ..beta.., arbitrary, near-theta pinch configuration. The equations simultaneously include geometric effects which drive ideal magnetohydrodynamic instabilities and kinetic effects which give rise to finite Larmor radius stabilization. A simple heuristic procedure is given for determining these equations in addition to a full derivation starting from basic principles.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore Laboratory, University of California, Livermore, California 94550
• OSTI ID: 6876724
• Journal Information: Phys. Fluids; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Fluids; (United States) Vol. 21:7; ISSN PFLDA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
DISTRIBUTION FUNCTIONS
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