Abstract
The stability limits of the ion‐beam‐excited, electrostatic, ion cyclotron instability were investigated in a Q‐machine plasma where the electrons could be heated by microwaves. In agreement with theory, the beam energy necessary for excitation decreased with increasing electron temperature.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Physics of Fluids |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 5 |
Pages (from-to) | 866-867 |
ISSN | 1070-6631 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1977 |