Experimental verification of nonconstant potential and density on magnetic surfaces of helical nonneutral plasmas
- University of Tokyo, School of Frontier Sciences, Tokyo 113-0033 (Japan)
For the first time, nonconstant space potential {phi}{sub s} and electron density n{sub e} on magnetic surfaces of helical nonneutral plasmas are observed experimentally. The variation of {phi}{sub s} grows with increasing electron injection energy, implying that thermal effects are important when considering the force balance along magnetic field lines. These observations confirm the existence of plasma equilibrium having nonconstant {phi}{sub s} and n{sub e} on magnetic surfaces of helical nonneutral plasmas.
- OSTI ID:
- 20974837
- Journal Information:
- Physics of Plasmas, Journal Name: Physics of Plasmas Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 14; ISSN PHPAEN; ISSN 1070-664X
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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