Published August 1980 | Version v1
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Destabilization of drift-universal eigenmodes by toroidal effects

Creators

  • 1. Euratom/UKAEA Fusion Association, Abingdon (UK). Culham Lab.

Description

An eigenvalue equation representing the drift-universal instability in toroidal geometry is investigated numerically. It is demonstrated that the form of passing electron Landau resonance appropriate to toroidal geometry can destabilize the slab drift wave. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nucl. Fusion
Journal Volume
20
Journal Issue
8
Series
Nucl. Fusion.
Journal Page Range
1013-1019
ISSN
0029-5515

INIS

Country of Publication
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
11563509
Subject category
S70: PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY;
Descriptors DEI
BALLOONING INSTABILITY; DRIFT INSTABILITY; EIGENVALUES; ELECTRON TEMPERATURE; OSCILLATION MODES; PLASMA; SHEAR; TOROIDAL CONFIGURATION
Descriptors DEC
ANNULAR SPACE; CONFIGURATION; INSTABILITY; PLASMA INSTABILITY; PLASMA MACROINSTABILITIES; PLASMA MICROINSTABILITIES