Drift modes in axisymmetric tandem mirrors

Journal Article · Wed Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1981 · Phys. Fluids; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.863530· OSTI ID:6329254

Horton, W Jr

The drift mode analysis of the tandem mirror is developed for a large aspect ratio, axisymmetric model of the equilibrium. The axial drift wave eigenmodes are shown to change character as the plasma pressure varies with respect to the inverse aspect ratio. In the high beta regime the drift modes are transformed into a finite frequency convective cell and the flute-like ion drift wave. Quasi-linear formulas are given for the anomalous radial losses.

• Research Organization: Institute for Fusion Studies and the Department of Physics, The University of Texas of Austin, Austin, Texas 78712
• OSTI ID: 6329254
• Journal Information: Phys. Fluids; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Fluids; (United States) Vol. 24:7; ISSN PFLDA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY
700108* -- Fusion Energy-- Plasma Research-- Wave Phenomena
AXIAL SYMMETRY
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
EIGENFUNCTIONS
EIGENVALUES
EQUATIONS
FUNCTIONS
HIGH-BETA PLASMA
MAGNETIC FIELDS
MAGNETIC MIRRORS
OPEN PLASMA DEVICES
PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
PLASMA
PLASMA DRIFT
PLASMA PRESSURE
QUASILINEAR PROBLEMS
SYMMETRY
THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY
THERMODYNAMIC PROPERTIES
THERMONUCLEAR DEVICES
WAVE EQUATIONS