Published 1986 | Version v1
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Three dimensional free boundary calculations using a spectral Green's function method

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A 3-D free boundary MHD equilibrium code that is computationally efficient has been developed. The code is a synthesis of two existing codes: VMEC (Variational Moments Equilibrium Code) and NESTOR (Neumann Solver for Toroidal Regions). This talk discusses the basic MHD variational principle and describes both codes. Free boundary force balance coupling of plasma to vacuum is considered. Sample data from application of the code to an l=2 stellarator is shown. The material is presented as view graphs

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Imprint Title
1986 USSR-US Exchange II.4. Topical meeting: magnetic configurations, plasma equilibrium, and stability of stellarators. Volume II. US presentations
Journal Page Range
p. 30, Paper 3.
Report number
CONF-8606179--Vol.2

Conference

Title
4. topical meeting on magnetic configurations, plasma equilibrium and stability of stellarators.
Acronym
USSR/US exchange II
Dates
23 Jun - 3 Jul 1986.
Place
Oak Ridge, TN (USA).

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Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
19056848
Subject category
S70: PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY;
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Conference
Descriptors DEI
BOUNDARY-VALUE PROBLEMS; COUPLING; GREEN FUNCTION; INTEGRAL EQUATIONS; LAGRANGIAN FUNCTION; MAGNETIC FIELD CONFIGURATIONS; MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMICS; N CODES; NUMERICAL SOLUTION; PLASMA INSTABILITY; STELLARATORS; THREE-DIMENSIONAL CALCULATIONS; V CODES
Descriptors DEC
CLOSED PLASMA DEVICES; COMPUTER CODES; EQUATIONS; FLUID MECHANICS; FUNCTIONS; HYDRODYNAMICS; INSTABILITY; MECHANICS; THERMONUCLEAR DEVICES