Nonlinear Development of the Beam Cyclotron Instability.
Abstract
A theory is presented for the nonlinear evolution of the beam cyclotron instability, together with the results of a series of computer experiments confirming the main points of the theory. The authors conclude that at a turbulent level which is proportional to Omega sub CE/omega sub pe) squared, a transition is made to the nonmagnetic ion acoustic instability. For small T sub i/T sub e, the system then evolves until the fluctuating fields become strong enough to stabilize by ion trapping. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1971
- Accession Number
- AD0723527
Entities
People
- John B. Mcbride
- Joseph H. Orens
- Mártin Lampe
- Ramy A. Shanny
- Wallace M. Manheimer
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory