Magnetically Confined Fusion Plasma Physics

Magnetically Confined Fusion Plasma Physics
Author: Linjin Zheng
Publisher: Morgan & Claypool Publishers
Total Pages: 153
Release: 2019-02-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1643271385

This book describes the ideal magnetohydrodynamic theory for magnetically conned fusion plasmas. Advanced topics are presented in attempting to fill the gap between the up-to-date research developments and plasma physics textbooks. Nevertheless, they are self contained and trackable with the mathematical treatments detailed and underlying physics explained. Both analytical theories and numerical schemes are given. Besides the current research developments in this field, the future prospects are also discussed. Nowadays, it is believed that, if the ideal MHD theory predicts major instabilities, none of the magnetic confinements of fusion plasmas can survive. The author has also written the book Advanced Tokamak Stability Theory. In view of its importance, the MHD theory is further systematically elaborated in this book. The conventional ideal MHD framework is reviewed together with the newly developed multi-parallel-fluid MHD theory. The MHD equilibrium theory and code are described with the non-letter-'X' separatrix feature pointed out. The continuum modes, quasi-modes, phase mixing, and Alfven resonance heating are analysed. The analytical theories for MHD stability in tokamak configurations are systematically presented, such as the interchange, peeling, ballooning, toroidal Alfven modes, and kink type of modes. The global stability computations are also addressed, including resistive wall modes, error-field amplifications, and Alfven modes, etc.

Magnetically Confined Fusion Plasma Physics, Volume 2

Magnetically Confined Fusion Plasma Physics, Volume 2
Author: Linjin Zheng
Publisher:
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2020-09-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9780750335768

This book focuses on the multifluid theory in the field of magnetically confined plasma physics. It is an advanced review on the state-of-the-art theory and application of magnetically confined plasma physics.

Lectures in Magnetohydrodynamics

Lectures in Magnetohydrodynamics
Author: Dalton D. Schnack
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 317
Release: 2009-08-11
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3642006884

Magnetohydrodynamics, or MHD, is a theoretical way of describing the statics and dynamics of electrically conducting uids. The most important of these uids occurring in both nature and the laboratory are ionized gases, called plasmas. These have the simultaneous properties of conducting electricity and being electrically charge neutral on almost all length scales. The study of these gases is called plasma physics. MHD is the poor cousin of plasma physics. It is the simplest theory of plasma dynamics. In most introductory courses, it is usually afforded a short chapter or lecture at most: Alfven ́ waves, the kink mode, and that is it. (Now, on to Landau damping!) In advanced plasma courses, such as those dealing with waves or kinetic theory, it is given an even more cursory treatment, a brief mention on the way to things more profound and interesting. (It is just MHD! Besides, real plasma phy- cists do kinetic theory!) Nonetheless, MHD is an indispensable tool in all applications of plasma physics.

An Introduction to Plasma Astrophysics and Magnetohydrodynamics

An Introduction to Plasma Astrophysics and Magnetohydrodynamics
Author: M. Goossens
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 215
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9400710763

Most of the visible matter in the universe exists in the plasma state. Plasmas are of major importance for space physics, solar physics, and astrophysics. On Earth they are essential for magnetic controlled thermonuclear fusion. This textbook collects lecture notes from a one-semester course taught at the K.U. Leuven to advanced undergraduate students in applied mathematics and physics. A particular strength of this book is that it provides a low threshold introduction to plasmas with an emphasis on first principles and fundamental concepts and properties. The discussion of plasma models is to a large extent limited to Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) with its merits and limitations clearly explained. MHD provides the students on their first encounter with plasmas, with a powerful plasma model that they can link to familiar classic fluid dynamics. The solar wind is studied as an example of hydrodynamics and MHD at work in solar physics and astrophysics.

Theory of Fusion Plasmas

Theory of Fusion Plasmas
Author: Olivier Sauter
Publisher: American Institute of Physics
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2008-12-02
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780735406001

The Joint Varenna-Lausanne International Workshop on Theory of Fusion Plasmas takes place every other year in a place particularly favorable for informal and in depth discussions. Invited and contributed papers present state-of-the art researches in theoretical plasma physics, covering all domains relevant to fusion plasmas. This workshop always allows a fruitful mix of experienced researchers and students, to allow for a better understanding of the key theoretical physics models and applications, such as: Theoretical issues related to burning plasmas; Anomalous Transport (Turbulence, Coherent Structures, Microinstabilities) RF Heating and Current Drive; Macroinstabilities; Plasma-Edge Physics and Divertors; Fast particles instabilities.

Fusion Plasma Analysis

Fusion Plasma Analysis
Author: Weston M. Stacey
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 408
Release: 1981-02-10
Genre: Science
ISBN:

Deals with the physics of magnetically-confined fusion plasmas. Plasma physics is treated as an element in the development of fusion power, with important technological constraints and interactions being included in the analysis. Development of the material starts from the first principles and is carried through to an engineering physics formulation that can be applied to the analysis of fusion reactor plasmas.