Unstable normal modes induced by magnetic shear

Journal Article · Fri Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1976 · Phys. Fluids; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.861338· OSTI ID:7336670

Lau, Y Y

A simple mathematical model is presented to describe instabilities resulting from the transferral of energy in different regions of an inhomogeneous plasma. The normal mode solution and the stability criterion are computed. (AIP)

• Research Organization: Department of Mathematics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139
• OSTI ID: 7336670
• Journal Information: Phys. Fluids; (United States), Vol. 19:10
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY
PLASMA INSTABILITY
SHEAR
ENERGY
FLUID FLOW
MAGNETIC FIELDS
OSCILLATION MODES
INSTABILITY
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