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Observation of the parametric decay instability during electron cyclotron resonance heating on the Versator II tokamak

Journal Article · · Phys. Fluids; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.863932· OSTI ID:5118871
Observations are reported on a nonlinear, three-wave interaction process occurring during high-power electron cyclotron heating in the Versator II tokamak. The measured spectra and the threshold power are consistent with a model in which the incident power in the extraordinary mode of polarization decays at the upper-hybrid resonance layer into a lower-hybrid wave and an electron Bernstein wave.
Research Organization:
Plasma Fusion Center and Department of Physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139
OSTI ID:
5118871
Journal Information:
Phys. Fluids; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Fluids; (United States) Vol. 25:9; ISSN PFLDA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English