Long Wavelength Limit of the E x B Instability.
Abstract
We present an analytical expression for the growth rate of the E X B instability in the long wavelength limit, i.e., k sub y L sub n always less than 1, where k sub y is the wavenumber and L sub n is the scale length of the density gradient. Specifically, we obtain results for the case of a single discontinuity in plasma density. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 17, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA129812
Entities
People
- Joseph D. Huba
- Steven T.P. Zalesak
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory