Short wavelength striations on expanding plasma cloudsThe present evaluation of current understanding of the growth and evolution of less-than-1 ion gyroradius 'flute modes' on a plasma as it expands across and ambient magnetic field notes that the mechanism by which the instability is generated, and its approximate linear theory (encompassing nonlocal, finite-beta, and collisional effects), have reached a satisfactory degree of development. AMPTE Ba releases have been the bases of most of the observational studies. Substantial progress is also noted in the development of a nonlinear mode-coupling theory which can resolve remaining differences between theory and observation.
Document ID
19910048406
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Winske, D. (Los Alamos National Lab. NM, United States)
Gary, S. P. (Los Alamos National Laboratory NM, United States)