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ion-wave instability [1 record]

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Record 1 2001-05-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Energy Transformation
  • Thermonuclear fusion
  • Atomic Physics
DEF

Electrostatic micro-instability due to ion plasma oscillations which are driven by a small electric current, i.e., a relative motion between ions and electrons along the magnetic field lines.

OBS

in-wave instability; ion-acoustic instability: terms and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transformation de l'énergie
  • Fusion thermonucléaire
  • Physique atomique
DEF

Micro-instabilité électrostatique due à des oscillations de plasma ioniques engendrées par un faible courant électrique, c'est-à-dire un mouvement relatif des ions et des électrons le long des lignes de force magnétiques.

OBS

instabilité d'onde ionique; instabilité ionique acoustique : termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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