Published July 1, 1989 | Version v1
Journal article

Fast wave current drive above the slow wave density limit

  • 1. Department of Physics, University of California, Irvine, CA (USA)

Description

Fast wave and slow wave current drive near the mean gyrofrequency were compared in the Irvine Torus using distinct phased array antennae of similar principal wavelengths, frequencies, and input powers. The slow wave current drive density limit was measured for 50ωci≤ω≤500ωci and found to agree with trends in tokamaks. Fast wave current drive was observed at densities up to the operating limit of the torus, demonstrably above the slow wave density limit

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
AIP Conference Proceedings
Journal Volume
190
Journal Issue
1
Series
AIP Conf. Proc.
Journal Page Range
162-165
ISSN
0094-243X
CODEN
APCPC

Conference

Title
8. topical conference on radio frequency power in plasmas.
Dates
1-3 May 1989.
Place
Irvine, CA (USA).

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
22006255
Subject category
S70: PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
CURRENT DENSITY; CURRENT-DRIVE HEATING; ELECTRON DENSITY; LOWER HYBRID HEATING; PLASMA DENSITY; TOROIDAL PINCH DEVICES; WAVE PROPAGATION
Descriptors DEC
CLOSED PLASMA DEVICES; HEATING; HIGH-FREQUENCY HEATING; PINCH DEVICES; PLASMA HEATING; THERMONUCLEAR DEVICES

Optional Information

Secondary number(s)
CONF-8905120--.