Abstract
Measurements are presented of a standing ion-acoustic wave instability, which is excited by a positively biased grid inserted perpendicularly into the plasma column of a single-ended Q-machine, under the influence of a high frequency signal superimposed onto the positive voltage at the grid. The experimental results show that in certain regions of the frequency and amplitude of the h.f. signal the ion wave instability is stabilized or destabilized. A possible explanation of these effects is presented.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 12 |
Pages (from-to) | 1139-1144 |
ISSN | 0741-3335 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1977 |