Observations of resistive instabilities in a theta pinch

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Abstract

Framing and streak-camera photography is used to detect the breakup of a reversed-field pinch plasma into randomly distributed, discrete rings. The subsequent motion of these rings is studied. The properties of the rings suggest that they have their origin in a resistive instability. (T.F.H.)

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Magnetic confinement fusion research Laser-Plasma Interactions and Diagnostics Laser-induced spectroscopy and plasma

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Published in: Nuclear Fusion

Volume 3, Issue 3, pp. 215-217

DOI: 10.1088/0029-5515/3/3/010

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