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Large-Larmor-radius interchange instability

Barrett H. Ripin, Edgar A. McLean, Charles K. Manka, C. Pawley, J. A. Stamper, Thomas A. Peyser, Andrew N. Mostovych, J. Grün, Adil B. Hassam, J. D. Huba

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We observe linear and nonlinear features of a strong plasma/magnetic field interchange Rayleigh-Taylor instability in the limit of large ion Larmor radius. The instability undergoes rapid linear growth culminating in free-streaming flute tips.

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We observe linear and nonlinear features of a strong plasma/magnetic field interchange Rayleigh-Taylor instability in the limit of large ion Larmor radius. The instability undergoes rapid linear growth culminating in free-streaming flute tips.

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We observe linear and nonlinear features of a strong plasma/magnetic field interchange Rayleigh-Taylor instability in the limit of large ion Larmor radius. The instability undergoes rapid linear growth culminating in free-streaming flute tips.

Key concepts: Gyroradius, Instability, Rayleigh–Taylor instability, Physics, Magnetic field, RADIUS, Plasma, Nonlinear system

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