Plasma Theory as Private Enterprise
March 2014 | D. Barnes | 2014 Sherwood | Presentation
Hybrid magneto-hydrodynamic simulation of a driven FRC
June 2014 | H.U. Rahman | Physics of Plasmas | Paper
We simulate a field-reversed configuration (FRC), produced by an “inductively driven” FRC experiment; comprised of a central-flux coil and exterior-limiter coil. To account for the plasma kinetic behavior, a standard 2-dimensional magneto-hydrodynamic code is modified to preserve the azimuthal, two-fluid behavior.
Rotational stability a long field-reversed configuration
February 2014 | D. Barnes | Physics of Plasmas | Paper
Rotationally driven modes of long systems with dominantly axial magnetic field are considered. We apply the incompressible model and order axial wavenumber small. A recently developed gyro-viscous model is incorporated. A one-dimensional equilibrium is assumed, but radial profiles are arbitrary.
Rotational stability of a long field-reversed configuration
February 2014 | D. Barnes | Physics of Plasmas | Paper
Rotationally driven modes of long systems with dominantly axial magnetic field are considered. An