Electronic Resource
[S.l.]
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American Institute of Physics (AIP)
Physics of Plasmas
9 (2002), S. 3449-3458
ISSN:
1089-7674
Source:
AIP Digital Archive
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
A formation mechanism of the plug potential in a tandem mirror is proposed. The orbits for ions, which are accelerated by the thermal barrier potential, are calculated numerically in a magnetic mirror field. A non-Maxwellian electron distribution function, which leads to a modified Boltzmann law, is assumed in order to determine the electrostatic potential profile. Monte Carlo simulation is carried out for ion dynamics to include the effects of Coulomb collisions and ion radial losses. It is found that the plug potential is formed under the condition that the ions trapped in the thermal barrier region are few. © 2002 American Institute of Physics.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1489424
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