Bob Dewar and the theory of ballooning modes

ORAL

Abstract

Bob Dewar had a pivitol role in the modern theory of ballooning modes. His first contributions in 1979 elucidated the WKB theory for periodic systems.

His last publication on ballooning modes is in 2011 -- but he was certainly thinking about them in the last few years. I will review this history and Bob's role.

I will also discuss current issues in Ballooning theory.

Presenters

  • Steven Charles Cowley

    Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL)

Authors

  • Steven Charles Cowley

    Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL)