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Title: Numerical investigation of fast-wave propagation and radio-frequency sheath interaction with a shaped tokamak wall

Journal Article · · Physics of Plasmas
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4926449· OSTI ID:1228660
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  1. Department of Mechanical Information Science and Technology, Kyushu Institute of Technology, 680-4 Kawazu, Iizuka, Fukuoka 820-8502, Japan
  2. Lodestar Research Corporation, 2400 Central Avenue P-5, Boulder, Colorado 80301, USA

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
AC02-05CH11231; FC02-05ER54823
OSTI ID:
1228660
Journal Information:
Physics of Plasmas, Journal Name: Physics of Plasmas Vol. 22 Journal Issue: 7; ISSN 1070-664X
Publisher:
American Institute of PhysicsCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 15 works
Citation information provided by
Web of Science

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