Edward J Caramana, Francis W. Perkins
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A plasma can become thermally unstable because of the temperature dependence of the heating and cooling functions. Such an instability can occur as a consequence of current diffusion into regions of high conductivity. The effect of impurities on this instability is considered.
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A plasma can become thermally unstable because of the temperature dependence of the heating and cooling functions. Such an instability can occur as a consequence of current diffusion into regions of high conductivity. The effect of impurities on this instability is considered.
Key concepts: Instability, Plasma, Impurity, Thermal instability, Materials science, Diffusion, Thermal conductivity, Plasma instability