Open AccessWaves for Alpha-Channeling in Mirror Machines
Author(s) -
A. I. Zhmoginov and N. J. Fisch
Publication year - 2009
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/959134
Subject(s) - transverse plane , physics , energy (signal processing) , alpha (finance) , plasma , alpha particle , transverse wave , computer science , optics , nuclear physics , wave propagation , engineering , mathematics , structural engineering , quantum mechanics , construct validity , statistics , psychometrics
Alpha-channeling can, in principle, be implemented in mirror machines via exciting weaklydamped modes in the ion cyclotron frequency range with perpendicular wavelengths smaller than the alpha particle gyroradius. Assuming quasi-longitudinal or quasi-transverse wave propagation, we search systematically for suitable modes in mirror plasmas. Considering two device designs, a proof-of-principle facility and a fusion rector prototype, we in fact identify candidate modes suitable for alpha-channeling