Radial transport modification in Phaedrus-B tandem mirror using floating end rings

  • Yun Jian Wen
  • , R. A. Breun
  • , D. A. Brouchous
  • , N. Hershkowitz
  • , R. Majeski
  • , H. Persing

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Abstract

Experiments with grounded end rings and floating end rings have been carried out in the Phaedrus-B tandem mirror. It has been demonstrated that floating the end rings modifies the central cell density. This modification in density is believed to be the result of changes in axial and radial transport. Radial potential profile measurements have been made in the central cell using self-emissive probes. These measurements indicate that the floating end rings reduce the overall central-cell plasma potential. In addition, the relative plasma potential (compared to the on-axis value) decreases at large radii when the end rings are floated.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages123-124
Number of pages2
StatePublished - 1988
Externally publishedYes
EventIEEE International Conference on Plasma Science - 1988 - Seattle, WA, USA
Duration: Jun 6 1988Jun 8 1988

Other

OtherIEEE International Conference on Plasma Science - 1988
CitySeattle, WA, USA
Period6/6/886/8/88

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Engineering

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