Beta Factor

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In plasma physics, the ratio of the plasma kinetic pressure to the magnetic pressure.
If 'Missing Image:IMG height=17 src="equat/betasm.gif" width=13 is less than 1, the magnetic field has a chance to contain the plasma providing there are no instabilities. If Missing Image:IMG height=17 src="equat/betasm.gif" width=13' is larger than 1, there is no possible chance of containment. [[/A>|/A>]]

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This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use