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Convection of a weakly ionized plasma in a strong magnetic field: non-axisymmetric waves

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 March 2009

Bhimsen K. Shivamoggi
Affiliation:
Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences, University of Colorado, Boulder
Mahinder S. Uberoi
Affiliation:
Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences, University of Colorado, Boulder

Abstract

Convective instability of a weakly ionized plasma contained in a narrow gap between two metal cylinders is studied considering non-axisymmetric waves. The case with the applied magnetic field in the azimuthal direction due to a central electrode is treated. The results show that the non-axisymmetric waves are more stable than their axisymmetric counterparts.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1979

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