Published April 1979 | Version v1
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Is transient growth in a current-carrying plasma possible

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The transient growth of a shear Alfven wave in a current carrying plasma of infinite conductivity is investigated. It is shown theoretically that no large amplitudes exist

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5 p.
Report number
COO--3004-24

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Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
11511987
Subject category
S70: PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY;
Descriptors DEI
ALFVEN WAVES; AMPLITUDES; BOHM CRITERION; ELECTRIC CONDUCTIVITY; INSTABILITY GROWTH RATES; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; PLASMA INSTABILITY; WAVE PROPAGATION
Descriptors DEC
ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES; HYDROMAGNETIC WAVES; INSTABILITY; PHYSICAL PROPERTIES