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ICRH studies in TJ-IU torsatron

Abstract

Preliminary studies for Ion Cyclotron Resonance Heating (ICRH) in the frequency range f=3-150 MHz are presented for TJ-IU torsatron. This wide range implies the use of two different theoretical models. The first valid for high frequency, where the WKB approximation is applicable, and the second one which solves the full wave equation in one dimension. The high frequency calculations have been made using a ray tracing code and taking into account the magnetic field and plasma 3-D inhomogeneity. The results obtained in this case are presented in the first paper of this report, being the most important the criterion to avoid Fast Wave (fw)-slow wave (SW) coupling at Lower Hybrid Resonance, near the plasma edge, and the existence of so called Localized Modes. for the low frequency range wave-length is of the size of the plasma radius, therefore, the WKB approximation cannot be used. In this case a 1-D model is used which disregards toroidal effects, to study the main available heating scenarios which are presented in the second work of this report. the studies are made for hydrogen, deuterium and mixed plasmas with and without He{sup 3} minority. Finally, the antenna designs to reach these several scenarios are presented  More>>
Authors:
Castejon, F; Longinov, A V; Rodriguez R, L [1] 
  1. and others
Publication Date:
Jun 01, 1993
Product Type:
Technical Report
Report Number:
CIEMAT-703
Reference Number:
SCA: 700350; PA: AIX-24:046046; SN: 93000989151
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 1993
Subject:
70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY; ICR HEATING; ANTENNAS; TORSATRON STELLARATORS; MHZ RANGE; MHZ RANGE 01-100; MHZ RANGE 100-1000; THREE-DIMENSIONAL CALCULATIONS; 700350; PLASMA PRODUCTION, HEATING, CURRENT DRIVE, AND INTERACTIONS
OSTI ID:
10152167
Research Organizations:
Centro de Investigaciones Energeticas, Medioambientales y Tecnologicas (CIEMAT), Madrid (Spain)
Country of Origin:
Spain
Language:
English
Other Identifying Numbers:
Other: ON: DE93624928; TRN: ES9300012046046
Availability:
OSTI; NTIS (US Sales Only); INIS
Submitting Site:
INIS
Size:
[12] p.
Announcement Date:
Jul 05, 2005

Citation Formats

Castejon, F, Longinov, A V, and Rodriguez R, L. ICRH studies in TJ-IU torsatron. Spain: N. p., 1993. Web.
Castejon, F, Longinov, A V, & Rodriguez R, L. ICRH studies in TJ-IU torsatron. Spain.
Castejon, F, Longinov, A V, and Rodriguez R, L. 1993. "ICRH studies in TJ-IU torsatron." Spain.
@misc{etde_10152167,
title = {ICRH studies in TJ-IU torsatron}
author = {Castejon, F, Longinov, A V, and Rodriguez R, L}
abstractNote = {Preliminary studies for Ion Cyclotron Resonance Heating (ICRH) in the frequency range f=3-150 MHz are presented for TJ-IU torsatron. This wide range implies the use of two different theoretical models. The first valid for high frequency, where the WKB approximation is applicable, and the second one which solves the full wave equation in one dimension. The high frequency calculations have been made using a ray tracing code and taking into account the magnetic field and plasma 3-D inhomogeneity. The results obtained in this case are presented in the first paper of this report, being the most important the criterion to avoid Fast Wave (fw)-slow wave (SW) coupling at Lower Hybrid Resonance, near the plasma edge, and the existence of so called Localized Modes. for the low frequency range wave-length is of the size of the plasma radius, therefore, the WKB approximation cannot be used. In this case a 1-D model is used which disregards toroidal effects, to study the main available heating scenarios which are presented in the second work of this report. the studies are made for hydrogen, deuterium and mixed plasmas with and without He{sup 3} minority. Finally, the antenna designs to reach these several scenarios are presented in the third paper. Two different antenna models are provided for SW excitation, one of the current type and the other one of potential type. A third antenna is designed to excite FW which is similar to the current type antenna for SW, but rotated 90 degree Celsius.}
place = {Spain}
year = {1993}
month = {Jun}
}