Structure of a Coulomb cluster in the cusp magnetic trap under microgravity conditions

L. G. D'yachkov, T. S. Ramazanov, O. F. Petrov, M. M. Vasiliev, M. I. Myasnikov, V. E. Fortov, K. N. Dzhumagulova, M. T. Gabdullin, M. K. Dosbolayev, Y. A. Ussenov, Zh A. Moldabekov, S. F. Savin, T. A. Musabayev, Zh Sh Zhantayev, A. A. Aimbetov

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Abstract

The results of the experiment on the formation of a cluster in a cusp magnetic trap under microgravity conditions and its destruction at a gradual increase of its electric potential are discussed. It is shown that if a cluster is formed by initially uncharged particles, then the auto-adhesion forces exert an important influence on its shape, structure, and subsequent decay. The structure of the cluster is discussed, and it is shown that it is formed by filamentary fragments.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)940-945
Number of pages6
JournalContributions to Plasma Physics
Volume58
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2018
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Condensed Matter Physics

Keywords

  • cluster structure
  • Coulomb systems
  • cusp magnetic trap
  • diamagnetic particle

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