ELECTROSTATIC INSTABILITY OF AN INTENSE ELECTRON BEAM IN A PLASMA
Abstract
IT IS SHOWN THAT THE CURRENT DENSITY IN A QUASINEUTRAL BEAM OF FAST ELECTRONS PROPAGATED IN A PLASMA HAS AN UPPER LIMIT ABOVE WHICH THE BEAM BECOMES UNSTABLE WITH RESPECT TO THE FORMATION OF A VIRTUAL CATHODE. The mechanism of this instability is discussed. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 03, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0274924
Entities
People
- M.v. Hezlin
Organizations
- National Air and Space Intelligence Center