Waves for alpha channeling in mirror machines

Journal Article · Sun Nov 15 00:00:00 EST 2009 · Physics of Plasmas

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3265711· OSTI ID:21274263

Zhmoginov, A I; Fisch, N J ^[1]

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1. Department of Astrophysical Sciences, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08543 (United States)

Alpha channeling can, in principle, be implemented in mirror machines via exciting weakly damped modes in the ion cyclotron frequency range with perpendicular wavelengths smaller than the alpha-particle gyroradius. Assuming quasilongitudinal or quasitransverse wave propagation, we search systematically for suitable modes in mirror plasmas. Considering two device designs, a proof-of-principle facility and a fusion rector prototype, we in fact identify candidate modes suitable for alpha channeling.

• OSTI ID: 21274263
• Journal Information: Physics of Plasmas, Vol. 16, Issue 11; Other Information: DOI: 10.1063/1.3265711; (c) 2009 American Institute of Physics; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 1070-664X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY
ALPHA PARTICLES
CHANNELING
MAGNETIC MIRRORS
PLASMA WAVES
WAVE PROPAGATION