Published December 2014 | Version v1
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Saturation of magnetic islands in equilibria with a finite current gradient. Part II: numerical simulations

Creators

  • 1. International Institute for Fusion Science, UMR7345, Aix Marseille Université, CNRS, IIFS-PIIM, Marseille 13397 (France)
  • 2. CEA, IRFM, F-13108 Saint Paul Lez Durance (France)

Description

The saturation of magnetic islands is studied numerically for the current profiles with a finite gradient at the rational surface. It is shown that the results of such simulations are in good agreement with analytical theory presented in part I. The effects of plasma viscosity is studied and shown not to affect the final state of the magnetic islands. (paper)

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/0741-3335/56/12/125005

Additional details

Identifiers

DOI
10.1088/0741-3335/56/12/125005;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion
Journal Volume
56
Journal Issue
12
Journal Page Range
[6 p.]
ISSN
0741-3335
CODEN
PPCFET

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
46068145
Subject category
S70: PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY;
Descriptors DEI
COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION; ELECTRIC CURRENTS; EQUILIBRIUM; MAGNETIC ISLANDS; MODE RATIONAL SURFACES; NUMERICAL ANALYSIS; PLASMA; VISCOSITY
Descriptors DEC
CURRENTS; MAGNETIC FIELD CONFIGURATIONS; MAGNETIC SURFACES; MATHEMATICS; SIMULATION