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Drift instability in the presence of a parallel electric field and an inhomogeneous magnetic field: particle aspect analysis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 March 2009

M. S. Tiwari
Affiliation:
Department of Physics, University of Sagar, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh 470 003, India
P. Varma
Affiliation:
Department of Physics, University of Sagar, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh 470 003, India

Abstract

The theory of particle aspect analysis is extended to a drift wave in the presence of an inhomogeneous magnetic field and an applied electric field parallel to the ambient magnetic field. The effect of a parallel electric field is included in the zeroth-order distribution function through modification of the particle thermal velocity in that direction. The plasma under consideration is assumed to be anisotropic and with low β. The dispersion relation and growth rate are evaluated and discussed for particular plasma parameters. The limitations of the theory are also pointed out.

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Research Article
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1991

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