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Wave-driven Rotation in Supersonically Rotating Mirrors

Conference ·
OSTI ID:973088
Supersonic rotation in mirrors may be produced by radio frequency waves. The waves produce coupled diffusion in ion kinetic and potential energy. A population inversion along the diffusion path then produces rotation. Waves may be designed to exploit a natural kinetic energy source or may provide the rotation energy on their own. Centrifugal traps for fusion and isotope separation may benefit from this wave-driven rotation.
Research Organization:
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL), Princeton, NJ (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC)
OSTI ID:
973088
Report Number(s):
PPPL-4493
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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