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Electron cyclotron heating in weakly relativistic finite-beta tandem mirror plasmas

Journal Article · · Nucl. Technol./Fusion; (United States)
OSTI ID:5592322
Electron cyclotron resonance frequency wave and absorption theory and ray tracing are reviewed and a numerical model for the study of electron heating in tandem mirror plugs and barriers is presented. It is found that substantial shifts in the spatial energy deposition profile occur from the cold plasma electron cyclotron resonance at elevated temperatures and that surface absorption can be substantial. The O-mode exhibits a ray trajectory that more easily penetrates to the plasma core and has an adequate single-pass absorption at temperatures >10 keV.
Research Organization:
University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-80ER53104
OSTI ID:
5592322
Journal Information:
Nucl. Technol./Fusion; (United States), Journal Name: Nucl. Technol./Fusion; (United States) Vol. 2:4; ISSN NTFUD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English