SIMPLEST EQUILIBRIUM BELTLIKE GALATHEA CONFIGURATIONS

General solutions to the Grad-Shafranov equation obtained in [1] for t he linear dependence p(psi) are analyzed. These solutions describe pla nar plasma configurations (Galatheas) with two conductors (myxines). T he simplest belt configurations (SBCs) are considered, and their class ification is given. Integral characteristics, including the interactio n force between myxines, are calculated for a number of SBCs. Configur ations are found that provide myxine equilibrium (''double equilibrium configurations''). The stability of these configurations against conv ective perturbations is studied. Estimates are made for the parameters of a hot-plasma magnetic configuration.