Published May 2000 | Version v1
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Suppression of neoclassical tearing modes by a magnetic well in shear-optimized discharges

Creators

  • 1. Institute of Nuclear Fusion, Russian Research Centre Kurchatov Institute, pl. Kurchatova 1, Moscow, 123182 (Russian Federation)
  • 2. JET Joint Undertaking, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3EA (United Kingdom)

Description

The idea is suggested that the neoclassical tearing modes in shear-optimized discharges in tokamaks can be suppressed by a magnetic well. It is noted that this effect can be strengthened by shaping magnetic surfaces due to the combined influence of ellipticity and triangularity

Additional details

Identifiers

DOI
10.1134/1.952867;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Plasma Physics Reports
Journal Volume
26
Journal Issue
5
Journal Page Range
p. 375-378
ISSN
1063-780X
CODEN
PPHREM

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
35008600
Subject category
S70: PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Translation
Descriptors DEI
INHIBITION; MAGNETIC SURFACES; TEARING INSTABILITY; TOKAMAK DEVICES; WALL EFFECTS
Descriptors DEC
CLOSED PLASMA DEVICES; INSTABILITY; MAGNETIC FIELD CONFIGURATIONS; PLASMA INSTABILITY; PLASMA MACROINSTABILITIES; THERMONUCLEAR DEVICES

Optional Information

Notes
Translated from Fizika Plazmy, ISSN 0367-2921, 26, 403-406 (No. 5, 2000); (c) 2000 MAIK ''Nauka / Interperiodica''.