| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 975036 | Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications | 2013 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
•A way to overcome the Child–Langmuir law is studied.•The magnetic mirror effect mitigates the space-charge effect.•The value of the achievable current depends on the magnetic field configuration.
A regime in which a uniformly magnetized plasma does not maximize the entropy and possibly becomes unstable to a spatial perturbation in the magnetic field is explored. The physical implication is considered in the context of current generation, magnetic field reconnection, and the dynamo effect.
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Authors
S. Son, Sung Joon Moon,