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G-MODE INSTABILITY [1 record]

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Record 1 2001-05-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Thermonuclear fusion
  • Plasma Physics
DEF

Macro-instability which arises when the plasma slips across the field lines owing to a gravitational force (or some equivalent inertia force).

OBS

This occurs in a situation which would otherwise be stable against the ordinary flute-type gravitational instability.

OBS

gravitational instability; G-mode instability: terms and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fusion thermonucléaire
  • Physique des plasmas
DEF

Macro-instabilité qui se manifeste lorsque le plasma glisse à travers les lignes de force du champ magnétique sous l'action d'une force gravitationnelle (ou d'une force d'inertie équivalente).

OBS

Ceci se produit dans les cas où l'instabilité gravitationnelle ordinaire de type flûte n'apparaît pas.

OBS

instabilité gravitationnelle : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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