Microwave plasma source for neutral-beam injection systems
Abstract
The overall program is described and the technical and programmatic reasons for the decision to pursue both the RFI and ECH sources into the current hydrogen test stage is discussed. The general characteristics of plasma sources in the parameter regime of interest for neutral beam applications are considered. The operational characteristics, advantages and potential problems of RFI and ECH sources are discussed.
- Publication:
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Quarterly Technical Progress Report TRW Defense and Space Systems Group
- Pub Date:
- August 1981
- Bibcode:
- 1981trw..reptQ.....
- Keywords:
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- Beam Injection;
- Induction Heating;
- Microwaves;
- Neutral Beams;
- Radio Frequency Heating;
- Ion Engines;
- Magnetic Field Configurations;
- Plasma Heating;
- Plasma Physics