Alfven wave. [Book on linear and nonlinear properties for fusion applications]
Seven chapters are included. Chapters 1 and 2 introduce the Alfven wave and describe its linear properties in a homogeneous medium. Chapters 3 and 4 cover the effects of inhomogeneities on these linear properties. Particular emphasis is placed on the appearance of a continuum spectrum and the associated absorption of the Alfven wave which arise due to the inhomogeneity. The explanation of the physical origin of absorption is given using kinetic theory. Chapter 5 is devoted to the associated plasma instabilities. Nonlinear effects discussed in Chapter 6 include quasilinear diffusion, decay, a solitary wave, and a modulational instability. The principles of Alfven wave heating, a design example and present-day experimental results are described in Chapter 7.
- Research Organization:
- Bell Labs., Murray Hill, NJ (USA); Columbia Univ., New York, NY (United States); Indian Inst. of Science, Bangalore. Dept. of Applied Mathematics
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- ACO2-80ER53093
- OSTI ID:
- 5640764
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/ER/53093-1; TRN: 80-007711
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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