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Title: Anomalous transport due to shear-Alfven waves

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7183314· OSTI ID:7183314

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:
Princeton Plasma Physics Lab. (PPPL), Princeton, NJ (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AM02-76CH03073
OSTI ID:
7183314
Report Number(s):
PPPL-1709; TRN: 80-018422
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English