Theory of Second Harmonic Electron Cyclotron Resonance Heating of Tokamak Plasma.

Abstract

A theoretical and numerical study of tokamak plasma heating by the second harmonic of the electron cyclotron resonance is presented. It is found that the extraordinary mode is very efficiently absorbed. In contrast to previous calculations, it is also found that the ordinary mode is well absorbed at oblique incidence to the toroidal magnetic field. This finding indicates the feasibility of heating devices of higher densities than would otherwise be possible. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 26, 1979
Accession Number
ADA077538

Entities

People

  • Bertram Hui
  • Edward Ott
  • Kworay Chu
  • Thomas M. Antonsen Jr.

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption
  • Angle Of Incidence
  • Contrast
  • Cyclotron Resonance
  • Cyclotrons
  • Dispersion Relations
  • Electric Fields
  • Electrons
  • Frequency
  • Geometry
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Military Research
  • Ray Tracing
  • Reflection
  • Resonance
  • Wave Propagation
  • Waves

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Plasma Physics / Magnetohydrodynamics

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics