Published March 1, 1982 | Version v1
Journal article

Observation of a plasma current driven by rf waves at the electron cyclotron resonance in the Culham Levitron

  • 1. Euratom--United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority Fusion Association, Culham Laboratory, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 3DB, United Kingdom

Description

The observation of a plasma current generated by the absorption of rf waves at th electron cyclotron resonance is reported. The current flows in opposite directions on opposite sides of the electron cyclotron resonance position confirming that the current is driven by asymmetric heating of the electron distribution function. The current (approx.30 mA/W) varies linearly with microwave power and electron temperature and inversely with electron density

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Journal Title
Phys. Rev. Lett.
Journal Volume
48
Journal Issue
9
Series
Phys. Rev. Lett.
Journal Page Range
624-627
ISSN
0031-9007

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