Published July 30, 1973 | Version v1
Journal article

Instability of an unneutralized relativistic electron beam

  • 1. Laboratory of Plasma Studies and School of Electrical Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, 14850

Description

Experimental observations of the propagation of an intense, unneutralized, annular, relativistic electron beam along a homogeneous magnetic guide field show that it is unstable. The instability is accompanied by a loss of beam particles and intense microwave emission.

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Witness plates, homogeneous magnetic guide field

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Journal Title
Physical Review Letters
Journal Volume
31
Journal Issue
5
Series
Phys. Rev. Lett.
Journal Page Range
286-289
ISSN
0031-9007

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