Dynamical model for magnetic signal interpretation in relativistic- electron-beam-heated plasmas
Journal
Physical Review Letters
Journal Volume
38
Journal Issue
13
Pages
704-707
Date Issued
1977
Author(s)
Clark, R.W.
Abstract
A dynamical model is developed to infer the energy content of a relativistic-electronbeam-heated plasma column from global or local magnetic field measurements. Under this model, magnetic signals are interpreted in terms of the propagation of macroscopic magnetosonic waves, and differences in characteristics such as beam duration, probe position, and pulse shape, etc., can be distinguished. This model applies to experimental regimes where the commonly used static model becomes invalid.
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journal article