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Control of equilibrium separatrix shape on field-reversed-configuration plasmas

Journal Article · · Fusion Technology
OSTI ID:219793
Equilibrium shape of a field-reversed-configuration plasma is controlled to maximize its poloidal flux. Plasma elongation is changed from 7.5 to 4.5 by adding a local field to the plasma due to the introduction of a control coil. The plasma shape modifies while keeping its volume and the product of its poloidal flux and elongation constant. The poloidal flux is twice that of the uncontrolled plasma. Its flux confinement time also improved. 8 refs., 7 figs.
OSTI ID:
219793
Report Number(s):
CONF-941182--
Journal Information:
Fusion Technology, Journal Name: Fusion Technology Vol. 27; ISSN 0748-1896; ISSN FUSTE8
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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