Electromagnetic Instabilities in an Inhomogeneous Plasma

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The aim of this text is to introduce the theory of electromagnetic instabilities in a magnetized inhomogenous plasma, specifically in the classical approximation of straight and parallel magnetic field lines. The effects of the magnetic field curvature are also taken into account. The presentation is mainly given with the general physics viewpoint, and should therefore be useful for those interested in the current development of plasma theory. Keeping in mind that many readers will be engaged in research on controlled fusion and space physics, the author mentions the specific problems of laboratory and space physics which led to the notion of instability.