Published August 1989 | Version v1
Journal article

The ideal MHD stability of time-dependent Z-pinch equilibria

  • 1. Imperial Coll. of Science and Technology, London (UK). Blackett Lab.

Description

The linear ideal MHD stability theory of a class of realistic resistive time-dependent Z-pinch equilibria is presented. Comparison of this theory with the results of a linearized resistive initial-value code demonstrates the validity of the former at high temperatures. The effects on stability of the magnitude of the thermal conductivity and the amount of current flowing in a skin at the pinch surface are considered. (author)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion
Journal Volume
31
Journal Issue
9
Series
Plasma Phys. Control. Fusion.
Journal Page Range
1443-1449
CODEN
PPCFE