Evolution of views on the structure of the ambipolar electric field in toroidal magnetic confinement systems

Various methods of determining the ambipolar electric field in toroidal magnetic systems (predominantly, in stellarators) and the evolution of views on this problem are discussed. Paradoxes encountered in solving this problem are analyzed, and ways of resolving them are proposed.

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Published in:Plasma physics reports 2015-12, Vol.41 (12), p.937-951
Main Author: Kovrizhnykh, L. M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY
Atomic
ELECTRIC FIELDS
MAGNETIC CONFINEMENT
Magnetic Confinement Systems
MAGNETIC FIELD CONFIGURATIONS
MAGNETIC FIELDS
Molecular
Optical and Plasma Physics
Physics
Physics and Astronomy
STELLARATORS
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Summary:Various methods of determining the ambipolar electric field in toroidal magnetic systems (predominantly, in stellarators) and the evolution of views on this problem are discussed. Paradoxes encountered in solving this problem are analyzed, and ways of resolving them are proposed.
ISSN:1063-780X
1562-6938
DOI:10.1134/S1063780X15120053