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Spectrum of compressional Alfven waves

Journal Article · · Phys. Fluids; (United States)
OSTI ID:5634670

The spectrum of compressional Alfven eigenmodes localized in the potential well created by a combination of the variation in plasma density and the wavenumber k/sub perpendicular/ = m/r is obtained, and its importance for radio frequency current drive is discussed. It is found that modes with small parallel wavenumbers and frequencies below the ion cyclotron frequency are attractive for current drive.

Research Organization:
Fusion Research Center and Institute for Fusion Studies, University of Texas, Austin, Texas 78712
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76ET53036
OSTI ID:
5634670
Journal Information:
Phys. Fluids; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Fluids; (United States) Vol. 26:9; ISSN PFLDA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English