Electron-cyclotron maser instability driven by a loss-cone distribution
Journal
Physical Review Letters
Journal Volume
50
Journal Issue
4
Pages
243-246
Date Issued
1983
Author(s)
Lau, Y.Y.
Abstract
It is shown that the electron-cyclotron maser instabilities may readily be excited in a plasma with a loss-cone distribution when the electron temperature exceeds a few tens of kiloelectronvolts. The growth rate is typically a few percent of the electron-cyclotron frequency. The appearance of the instability can be avoided by proper control of the plasma density.
Type
journal article