Published August 28, 1978 | Version v1
Journal article

Magnetostatic mode and cross-field electron transport

  • 1. General Atomic Company, San Diego, California 92138

Description

A zero-frequency magnetostatic mode is shown to exist in a magnetized plasma. This mode resembles the two-dimensional electrostatic convective-cell mode in many ways. Electron cross-field test-particle diffusion due to thermally excited magnetostatic modes exhibits the Bohm-like T/B behavior. This mode would enhance the electron heat and momentum transport and could permit rapid spreading of plasma current

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Phys. Rev. Lett.
Journal Volume
41
Journal Issue
9
Series
Phys. Rev. Lett.
Journal Page Range
653-656

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
10428099
Subject category
S70: PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY;
Descriptors DEI
CONVECTION; DIFFUSION; ELECTRONS; MAGNETIC FIELDS; OSCILLATION MODES; PLASMA DRIFT; PLASMA WAVES; TRANSPORT THEORY
Descriptors DEC
ELEMENTARY PARTICLES; ENERGY TRANSFER; FERMIONS; HEAT TRANSFER; LEPTONS