Elimination of MHD current sheets by modifications to the plasma wall in a fixed boundary model

Kim, E.; McFadden, G. B.; Cerfon, A. J.

doi:10.1088/1361-6587/ab6d48

Title: Elimination of MHD current sheets by modifications to the plasma wall in a fixed boundary model

Journal Article · Wed Feb 26 00:00:00 EST 2020 · Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6587/ab6d48· OSTI ID:1800645

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New York Univ. (NYU), NY (United States). Courant Inst. of Mathematical Sciences
National Inst. of Standards and Technology (NIST), Gaithersburg, MD (United States). Applied and Computational Mathematics Division

Models of magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) equilibia that for computational convenience assume the existence of a system of nested magnetic flux surfaces tend to exhibit singular current sheets. These sheets are located on resonant flux surfaces that are associated with rational values of the rotational transform. We study the possibility of eliminating these singularities by suitable modifications of the plasma boundary, which we prescribe in a fixed boundary setting. We find that relatively straightforward iterative procedures can be used to eliminate weak current sheets that are generated at resonant flux surfaces by the nonlinear interactions of resonating wall harmonics. These types of procedures may prove useful in the design of fusion devices with configurations that enjoy improved stability and transport properties.

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Research Organization:: New York Univ. (NYU), NY (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Science (SC), Fusion Energy Sciences (FES)

Grant/Contract Number:: FG02-86ER53223; SC0012398

OSTI ID:: 1800645

Journal Information:: Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion, Vol. 62, Issue 4; ISSN 0741-3335

Publisher:: IOP ScienceCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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