F-THETA pumping and field modulation experiments on a reversed field pinch discharge

Journal Article · Thu Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1984 · Phys. Fluids; (United States)

OSTI ID:5117860

Schoenberg, K F; Buchenauer, C J; Massey, R S; Melton, J G; Moses, Jr, R W; Nebel, R A; Phillips, J A

Computational simulations indicate that proper programming of the toroidal and poloidal magnetic fields in a reversed field pinch (RFP) can drive a steady-state current. This current drive technique, called F-THETA pumping, assumes that the RFP plasma remains in a quasirelaxed state and that the field programming is not deleterious to pinch performace. Field modulation experiments on the Los Alamos ZT-40M experiment have shown that these assumptions are reasonable, and hence F-THETA pumping is a plausible candidate for RFP current drive.

• Research Organization: Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico 87545
• OSTI ID: 5117860
• Journal Information: Phys. Fluids; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Fluids; (United States) Vol. 27:3; ISSN PFLDA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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HEATING
HIGH-FREQUENCY HEATING
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SIMULATION
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