Open AccessICRF array module development and optimization for high power density
Author(s) -
Paraic C. Ryan,
D. W. Swain
Publication year - 1997
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/296718
Subject(s) - thermonuclear fusion , cyclotron , antenna (radio) , voltage , range (aeronautics) , power (physics) , nuclear engineering , limit (mathematics) , arc (geometry) , enhanced data rates for gsm evolution , electrical engineering , physics , acoustics , materials science , computer science , plasma , engineering , mechanical engineering , aerospace engineering , nuclear physics , telecommunications , mathematics , mathematical analysis , quantum mechanics
This report describes the analysis and optimization of the proposed International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) Antenna Array for the ion cyclotron range of frequencies (ICRF). The objectives of this effort were to: (1) minimize the applied radiofrequency rf voltages occurring in vacuum by proper layout and shape of components, limit the component`s surface/volumes where the rf voltage is high; (2) study the effects of magnetic insulation, as applied to the current design; (3) provide electrical characteristics of the antenna for the development and analysis of tuning, arc detection/suppression, and systems for discriminating between arcs and edge-localized modes (ELMs); (4) maintain close interface with mechanical design