Published 1987 | Version v1
Journal article

Heliac equilibria

  • 1. Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)

Description

Three-dimensional numerical calculations of Heliac equilibria are presented. The results indicate that finite-β distortions in the flux surfaces can arise because of the presence of low order rational surfaces within or near the plasma. These distortions arise as a result of non-linear beatings between the toroidal shift and the helical components of the magnetic field. Reducing the toroidal shift by increasing the number of field periods and/or the aspect ratio improves the equilibrium β-limit. (author). 13 refs, 12 figs

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nucl. Fusion
Journal Volume
27
Journal Issue
12
Series
Nucl. Fusion.
Journal Page Range
2161-2170
ISSN
0029-5515
CODEN
NUFUA

INIS

Country of Publication
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
19020187
Subject category
S70: PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Numerical Data
Descriptors DEI
BETA RATIO; EQUILIBRIUM; HELIAC STELLARATORS; MAGNETIC SURFACES; N CODES; THEORETICAL DATA; THREE-DIMENSIONAL CALCULATIONS
Descriptors DEC
CLOSED PLASMA DEVICES; COMPUTER CODES; DATA; INFORMATION; MAGNETIC FIELD CONFIGURATIONS; NUMERICAL DATA; STELLARATORS; THERMONUCLEAR DEVICES

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Contract/Grant/Project number
Contract DE-AC05-84OR21400