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Evidence of coupling between toroidal Alfv{acute e}n eigenmodes and kinetic Alfv{acute e}n waves

Journal Article · · AIP Conference Proceedings
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.49509· OSTI ID:285263
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  1. Plasma Physics Laboratory, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08543 (United States)

A 60 GHz microwave scattering system was used to search for kinetic Alfv{acute e}n waves when toroidal Alfv{acute e}n eigenmodes were excited by the energetic hydrogen ions produced during ion cyclotron resonance heating in the Tokamak Fusion Test Reactor (TFTR). Scattering signals from the expected location with the correct frequencies and wave wavelengths were observed. These data are presented as the first evidence for the coupling between toroidal Alfv{acute e}n eigenmodes and kinetic Alfv{acute e}n waves, indicating the existence of continuum damping and/or radiative damping. {copyright} {ital 1996 American Institute of Physics.}

Research Organization:
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-76CH03073
OSTI ID:
285263
Report Number(s):
CONF-9505105--
Journal Information:
AIP Conference Proceedings, Journal Name: AIP Conference Proceedings Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 355; ISSN 0094-243X; ISSN APCPCS
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English