Published May 2016 | Version v1
Journal article

The big contradiction between the perturbation theory and the chaotic state. A detailed mathematical analysis indicates when the plasma is stable or unstable

  • 1. Plasma Physics Laboratory, Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (I.N.N.), National Centre for Scientific Research, N.C.S.R. "Demokritos", 153 10, Athens (Greece)
  • 2. School of Civil Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (Greece)

Description

In the present manuscript enough observations and interpretations of three issues of Plasma Physics are presented. The first issue is linked to the common experimental confirmation of plasma waves which appear to be repeated in a standard way while there are also cases where plasma waves change to an unstable state or even to chaotic state. The second issue is associated with a mathematical analysis of the movement of a charged particle using the perturbation theory; which could be used as a guide for new researchers on similar issues. Finally, the suitability and applicability of the perturbation theory or the chaotic theory is presented. Although this study could be conducted on many plasma phenomena (e.g. plasma diffusion) or plasma quantities (e.g. plasma conductivity), here it was decided this study to be conducted on plasma waves and particularly on drift waves. This was because of the significance of waves on the plasmatic state and especially their negative impact on the thermonuclear fusion, but also due to the long-time experience of the plasma laboratory of Demokritos on drift waves.

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
AIP Advances
Journal Volume
6
Journal Issue
5
Journal Page Range
p. 055210-055210.15
ISSN
2158-3226
CODEN
AAIDBI

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
48057897
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Descriptors DEI
CHAOS THEORY; CHARGED PARTICLES; DIFFUSION; DISTURBANCES; PERTURBATION THEORY; PLASMA WAVES; SIMULATION; WAVE PROPAGATION
Descriptors DEC
MATHEMATICS

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