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Toroidal theory of MHD instabilites

Journal Article · · Fusion Technology
OSTI ID:249596
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  1. Association Euratom-FOM, Nieuwegein (Netherlands)
This paper discusses MHD instabilities. Topics covered are: equilibrium - including coordinates & mapping, and physical characteristics; waves & instabilities in tokamaks (analytical) - including toroidal equation of motion, Alfven and slow continuum modes, Alfven and slow ballooning modes, and Mercier criterion; waves & instabilities in tokamaks (numerical) - including ideal MHD and resistive MHD; examples - ELMs in JET and TAE modes; and a perspective of MHD spectroscopy. 33 refs., 7 figs.
OSTI ID:
249596
Report Number(s):
CONF-9509335--
Journal Information:
Fusion Technology, Journal Name: Fusion Technology Journal Issue: 2T Vol. 29; ISSN 0748-1896; ISSN FUSTE8
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English