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Title: Anomalous transport due to shear Alfven waves

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States)

The behavior of shear Alfven eigenmodes and the accompanied anomalous transport have been investigated. In the particle simulation, equilibrium thermal fluctuations associated with the eigenmodes have been observed to nullify the zeroth-order shear near the rational surface through the induced second-order eddy current, and, in turn, give rise to the formation of magnetic islands which cause rapid electron energy transport in the region. The theoretical verification of the observed behavior is discussed.

Research Organization:
Plasma Physics Laboratory, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08544
DOE Contract Number:
DE-AC02-76-CH03073
OSTI ID:
6084379
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States), Vol. 46:26
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English