• DocumentCode
    963734
  • Title

    Radio frequency wave applications in magnetic fusion devices

  • Author

    Hwang, David Q. ; Wilson, J. Randall

  • Author_Institution
    Princeton University, Princeton, NJ
  • Volume
    69
  • Issue
    8
  • fYear
    1981
  • Firstpage
    1030
  • Lastpage
    1043
  • Abstract
    An overview of RF wave applications in magnetic fusion devices is given. A summary of the wave physics, the present experimental progress, and the technological development of RF heating is presented. Particular emphasis is placed on the technological requirements of wave launchers, transmission systems, and RF generators for the three main frequency ranges: the ion cyclotron (ICRF), the lower hybrid (LHRF), and the electron cyclotron (ECRF). Some possible extrapolations of the present technology to CTR regimes are discussed.
  • Keywords
    Cyclotrons; Electrons; Heating; Magnetic devices; Physics; Plasma devices; Plasma properties; Plasma temperature; Plasma waves; Radio frequency;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    Proceedings of the IEEE
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • ISSN
    0018-9219
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1109/PROC.1981.12113
  • Filename
    1456381