Field Reversed Configuration Formation Simulations with MACH2

Abstract

A Field Reversed Configuration (FRC) plasma is formed by applying a modest magnetic bias field to a gas, then ionizing the gas, and quickly applying a larger field of opposite polarity. The theta pinch that results can produce a magnetically insulated plasma of hundreds of electron volts in temperature. Simulations of this experiment can now be performed using the 2 1/2-dimensional magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) code MACH2. This report describes the modifications to the code employed and simulations performed to test the model that explores three different anomalous resistivity models and three different initial densities for one of those models.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA389090

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  • George J. Markin
  • Michael H. Frese

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