ISSN:
1572-9486
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract The start-up phase of discharge in a TM-1-MH tokamak has been investigated. We present a simple model describing the time evolution of electron density in a time interval where the bulk of electron distribution function is already Maxwellian and “thermal” ionization of neutral gas dominates. Comparison of the computed results with experimental data proved the validity of this model and allowed us to determine the electron temperature during this period of the discharge. The role of the run-away electron production during the start-up phase is discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01604256