Abstract
Wall stabilization of the free boundary n=1 magnetohydrodynamic modes of the spheromak has been studied numerically. Line tying of the open field lines has been found to improve stability dramatically. The dependence of stability on separatrix shape and current profile has also been determined.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 2835-2838 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Physical Review A |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1981 |
| Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics