Calculation of a self-consistent, low frequency electrostatic field in toroidal geometry
Abstract
An asymptotic series in the inverse-square plasma frequency, for the self-consistent, curl-free, low frequency electric field in tori is derived. The derivation is consistent with the drift-kinetic ordering and may be used in either instability or equilibrium calculations. An interpretation of past formulations of the statement of quasi-neutrality as applied to neoclassical equilibria is also provided.
- Publication:
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Unknown
- Pub Date:
- March 1977
- Bibcode:
- 1977cscl.rept.....B
- Keywords:
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- Asymptotic Series;
- Electric Fields;
- Electrostatics;
- Toroidal Plasmas;
- Numerical Analysis;
- Plasma Frequencies;
- Plasma Physics