Published July 1992 | Version v1
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The bootstrap current in tokamaks

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The properties of the Hirshman equation for the bootstrap in the tokamak and the difference between it and the simpler Hinton-Hazeltine equation are discussed. The Hirshman model, which takes into account finite-aspect-ratio effects, is used to calculate the bootstrap current in the plasma in a circular cross section with Te = Ti. Approximate upper and lower bounds on the bootstrap current are obtained. These restrict the range of variation of the current as the temperature and density profiles vary. 16 refs., 9 figs

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Journal Title
Plasma Physics Reports
Journal Volume
18
Journal Issue
7
Journal Page Range
p. 425-431.
ISSN
1063-780X
CODEN
PPHREM

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Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
27009686
Subject category
S70: PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Translation
Descriptors DEI
BOOTSTRAP CURRENT; EQUATIONS; MAGNETIC SURFACES; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; TOKAMAK DEVICES
Descriptors DEC
CLOSED PLASMA DEVICES; CURRENTS; ELECTRIC CURRENTS; MAGNETIC FIELD CONFIGURATIONS; THERMONUCLEAR DEVICES

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Cover-to-cover Translation of Fizika Plazmy (USSR); Translated from Fiz. Plazmy; 18: No. 7, 819-830(Jul 1992).