Abstract
A representation of a finite Larmor radius plasma is proposed, which permits the transition rL → ∞ without becoming mathematically ill-posed. It is being used in a two-dimensional guiding center plasma spectral code and may have useful analytical applications. The ions are represented as guiding centers and the Larmor radius is averaged analytically for every Fourier-mode. Finite Larmor radius densities and velocities are thus obtained from guiding center quantities by application of a filter in wave vector space.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Physica Scripta |
Volume | 38 |
Issue number | 6 |
Pages (from-to) | 829-834 |
ISSN | 0281-1847 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1988 |