Resistive instabilities occur in plasma physics when the magnetic field lines are unable to perfectly align due to finite electrical resistivity, leading to the growth of perturbations. These instabilities can cause significant disruptions in plasma confinement systems like tokamaks, affecting their stability and efficiency.

Resistive Instabilities

Resistive instabilities

Plasma physics is the study of charged particles and fluids interacting with self-consistent electric and magnetic fields, which is fundamental to understanding both natural and artificial plasma phenomena. It has applications ranging from astrophysical processes and space weather to controlled nuclear fusion and industrial technologies.

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Magnetic field lines are a visual representation of the magnetic field, illustrating the direction and strength of the field around a magnet or current-carrying conductor. They emerge from the north pole and enter the south pole of a magnet, with their density indicating the field's strength at any given point.

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