OVERSTABLE MODES DUE TO RESISTIVITY GRADIENTS IN A CURRENT-CARRYING PLASMA COLUMN.
Abstract
A set of overstable modes is found for a low-beta current-carrying plasma having high gradients of resistivity. It is suggested that these modes provide an explanation for the large-amplitude, spontaneous oscillations that have been observed in a fully ionized, current-carrying plasma column. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1967
- Accession Number
- AD0665421
Entities
People
- David C. Pridmore-brown
- Donald A. Mcpherson
Organizations
- The Aerospace Corporation