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Title: Evolution of views on the structure of the ambipolar electric field in toroidal magnetic confinement systems

Journal Article · · Plasma Physics Reports
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  1. Russian Academy of Sciences, Prokhorov General Physics Institute (Russian Federation)

Various methods of determining the ambipolar electric field in toroidal magnetic systems (predominantly, in stellarators) and the evolution of views on this problem are discussed. Paradoxes encountered in solving this problem are analyzed, and ways of resolving them are proposed.

OSTI ID:
22472021
Journal Information:
Plasma Physics Reports, Vol. 41, Issue 12; Other Information: Copyright (c) 2015 Pleiades Publishing, Ltd.; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 1063-780X
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English