Stability of Vlasov equilibria. Part 2. One non-ignorable co-ordinate
Abstract
The solution of the linearized Vlasov equation is given for an arbitrary equilibrium Hamiltonian in which there is only one non-ignorable co-ordinate. The solution written in terms of integrals with respect to time which only extend over the bounce period of an equilibrium orbit in its equivalent one-dimensional potential. A closed-form solution and a solution based on a Fourier expansion are given. Explicit formulae are presented for Cartesian and cylindrical co-ordinates.
- Publication:
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Journal of Plasma Physics
- Pub Date:
- February 1982
- DOI:
- 10.1017/S0022377800026350
- Bibcode:
- 1982JPlPh..27...25L
- Keywords:
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- Cartesian Coordinates;
- Hamiltonian Functions;
- Magnetohydrodynamic Stability;
- Nonuniform Plasmas;
- Plasma Equilibrium;
- Vlasov Equations;
- Fourier Series;
- Integral Equations;
- Linearization;
- Particle Motion;
- Plasma Dynamics;
- Plasma Pinch;
- Time Dependence;
- Plasma Physics