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Title: Theory of two-fluid equilibrium of an axially symmetric plasma

Abstract

The two-fluid equilibrium of an axially symmetric plasma may be determined by a formula which is particularly useful for the case when a local charge separation causes a deviation of the equipotential surface from the magnetic surface. The inertia force due to plasma motion is considered in the form of a modified electrostatic potential (caused by centrifugal force) and a modified magnetic field (caused by Coriolis force). A set of partial differential equations which determine the modified flux functions and the self-consistent electric and magnetic fields are derived. The poloidal drift flux on the modified magnetic surface and the density and temperature in the absence of both the electrostatic potential and the plasma flow are assumed. The result is formulated as a variation principle which contains no constraints and hence is useful for numerical and perturbational analysis.

Authors:
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Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Nagoya Univ. (Japan). Inst. of Plasma Physics
OSTI Identifier:
6775152
Report Number(s):
N-77-33997; IPPJ-282
Resource Type:
Technical Report
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY; PLASMA; KINETIC EQUATIONS; EQUILIBRIUM; MAGNETIC FIELDS; MAGNETIC FLUX; EQUATIONS; 700105* - Fusion Energy- Plasma Research- Plasma Kinetics-Theoretical- (-1987)

Citation Formats

Watanabe, T, and Nishikawa, K. Theory of two-fluid equilibrium of an axially symmetric plasma. United States: N. p., 1977. Web.
Watanabe, T, & Nishikawa, K. Theory of two-fluid equilibrium of an axially symmetric plasma. United States.
Watanabe, T, and Nishikawa, K. 1977. "Theory of two-fluid equilibrium of an axially symmetric plasma". United States.
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abstractNote = {The two-fluid equilibrium of an axially symmetric plasma may be determined by a formula which is particularly useful for the case when a local charge separation causes a deviation of the equipotential surface from the magnetic surface. The inertia force due to plasma motion is considered in the form of a modified electrostatic potential (caused by centrifugal force) and a modified magnetic field (caused by Coriolis force). A set of partial differential equations which determine the modified flux functions and the self-consistent electric and magnetic fields are derived. The poloidal drift flux on the modified magnetic surface and the density and temperature in the absence of both the electrostatic potential and the plasma flow are assumed. The result is formulated as a variation principle which contains no constraints and hence is useful for numerical and perturbational analysis.},
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year = {Tue Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1977},
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