Possible plasma-dynamo mechanism driven by particle transport
Journal Article
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· Phys. Fluids; (United States)
A new plasma-dynamo mechanism is proposed, with application to the outer region of the reversed-field pinch. The mechanism uses space-charge electric fields associated with particle transport to drive steady-state electrical currents which otherwise would resistively decay for lack of an externally applied electric field. The mechanism is suggested by recent observations during sustained discharges in the ZT-40M experiment.
- Research Organization:
- Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico 87545
- OSTI ID:
- 5436212
- Journal Information:
- Phys. Fluids; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Fluids; (United States) Vol. 27:1; ISSN PFLDA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY
700105* -- Fusion Energy-- Plasma Research-- Plasma Kinetics-Theoretical-- (-1987)
CURRENTS
ELECTRIC CURRENTS
ELECTRIC FIELDS
ELECTRON TEMPERATURE
MAGNETIC FIELD CONFIGURATIONS
MAGNETIC FIELD REVERSAL
PINCH DEVICES
PLASMA
SPACE CHARGE
STEADY-STATE CONDITIONS
THERMONUCLEAR DEVICES
700105* -- Fusion Energy-- Plasma Research-- Plasma Kinetics-Theoretical-- (-1987)
CURRENTS
ELECTRIC CURRENTS
ELECTRIC FIELDS
ELECTRON TEMPERATURE
MAGNETIC FIELD CONFIGURATIONS
MAGNETIC FIELD REVERSAL
PINCH DEVICES
PLASMA
SPACE CHARGE
STEADY-STATE CONDITIONS
THERMONUCLEAR DEVICES