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REGULAR OSCILLATIONS IN A TOROIDAL DISCHARGE

Journal Article · · J. Nuclear Energy, Pt. C. Plasma Phys.-Accelerators-Thermonuclear Research
Regular oscillations are detected under a limited range of conditions in a 12 in. bore torus. The electric and magnetic flelds associated with these oscillations are investigated and indicate a helical notch of reduced density travelling on the pinched current channel with a uniform velocity. A possible explanation of the phenomenon is given. The oscillation is considered to grow in a manner similar to that of a sound wave in a partially-ionized medium. The mode is cited as an example of a pinched discharge with poor confinement. (auth)
Research Organization:
Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Harwell, Berks, Eng.
NSA Number:
NSA-15-020271
OSTI ID:
4055832
Journal Information:
J. Nuclear Energy, Pt. C. Plasma Phys.-Accelerators-Thermonuclear Research, Journal Name: J. Nuclear Energy, Pt. C. Plasma Phys.-Accelerators-Thermonuclear Research Vol. Vol: 3
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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