Stable Spheromaks Sustained by Neutral Beam Injection
Journal Article
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· Journal of Fusion Energy
OSTI ID:947230
It is shown that spheromak equilibria, stable at zero-beta but departing from the Taylor state, could be sustained by non-inductive current drive at acceptable power levels. Stability to both ideal MHD and tearing modes is verified using the NIMROD code for linear stability analysis. Non-linear NIMROD calculations with non-inductive current drive and pressure effects could point the way to improved fusion reactors.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48
- OSTI ID:
- 947230
- Report Number(s):
- LLNL-JRNL-403903; JFENDS; TRN: US0901825
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Fusion Energy, Vol. 28, Issue 1; ISSN 0164-0313
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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