Published 1994 | Version v1
Journal article

Lower hybrid resonant layer excitation and mode conversion in the linear LISA machine

  • 1. Inst. de Fisica, Univ. Federal Fluminense, Niteroi, RJ (Brazil)
  • 2. Facultad de Ingenieria, Univ. de Tarapaca, Arica (Chile)

Description

The radio frequency absorption near the lower hybrid resonance of an inhomogeneous plasma has been studied using Langmuir and magnetic probes and also a Faraday cup. The plasma was confined in the mirror linear device LISA, excited by a 28 MHz RF source. It has been shown that the absorption rate and the resonance region in space depends on the resonant volume created by the external magnetic field. Due to the collisional damping, the quality factor of the machine is comparable to a low-Q cavity resonator. (orig.)

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Journal Title
Physica Scripta
Journal Volume
49
Journal Issue
4
Journal Page Range
p. 494-498.
ISSN
0031-8949
CODEN
PHSTBO