Abstract
The electron cyclotron drift instability has been observed in a controlled, steady-state experiment. Enhanced noise bands are seen in the first two Bernstein wave dispersion branches. Dispersion, noise frequency dependence upon magnetic field and ion beam velocity, and saturation are demonstrated.
- Received 24 October 1972
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.30.45
©1973 American Physical Society
