Electron Bernstein waves simulation in helical systems

Following experimental results obtained in the CHS and the Heliotron-J devices concerning mode conversion into and heating with Electron Bernstein Waves (EBWs), numerical simulations have been carried out involving the ray-tracing, mode conversion and power deposition of EBWs for models of these experimental scenarios. EBWs-based heating has been confirmed for all the cases studied so far as measured by the experiment. Further investigation is being done to extend the range of the simulations and confirm more detailed issues like the power deposition location. (author)