Suppression of tearing mode growth by externally imposed resonant magnetic islands

Journal Article · Wed Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1984 · Phys. Fluids; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.864644· OSTI ID:5136161

Chu, M S; Ikezi, H; Jensen, T H

Externally imposed resonant magnetic islands may be used to slow down the growth rate of the tearing mode via Rutherford's mechanism. However, this is effective only if the harmonic number of the externally imposed islands is sufficiently high.

• Research Organization: GA Technologies Inc., San Diego, California 92138
• DOE Contract Number: AT03-76ET51011
• OSTI ID: 5136161
• Journal Information: Phys. Fluids; (United States), Vol. 27:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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