Efficient generation of energetic ions in multi-ion plasmas by radio-frequency heating
Artikel i vetenskaplig tidskrift, 2017

We describe a new technique for the effcient generation of high-energy ions with electromagnetic ion cyclotron waves in multi-ion plasmas. The discussed 'three-ion' scenarios are especially suited for strong wave absorption by a very low number of resonant ions. To observe this effect, the plasma composition has to be properly adjusted, as prescribed by theory. We demonstrate the potential of the method on the world-largest plasma magnetic confinement device, JET (Joint European Torus, Culham, UK), and the high-magnetic-field tokamak Alcator C-Mod (Cambridge, USA). The obtained results demonstrate effcient acceleration of 3He ions to high energies in dedicated hydrogen-deuterium mixtures. Simultaneously, effective plasma heating is observed, as a result of the slowing-down of the fast 3He ions. The developed technique is not only limited to laboratory plasmas, but can also be applied to explain observations of energetic ions in space-plasma environments, in particular, 3He-rich solar flares.

Författare

Frida Eriksson

Chalmers, Rymd- och geovetenskap, Plasmafysik och fusionsenergi

Hans Nordman

Chalmers, Rymd- och geovetenskap, Plasmafysik och fusionsenergi

Pär Strand

Chalmers, Rymd- och geovetenskap, Plasmafysik och fusionsenergi

Daniel Tegnered

Chalmers, Rymd- och geovetenskap, Plasmafysik och fusionsenergi

Jan Weiland

Chalmers, Fysik

Nature Physics

1745-2473 (ISSN) 17452481 (eISSN)

Vol. 13 10 973-978

Ämneskategorier

Fusion, plasma och rymdfysik

DOI

10.1038/nphys4167

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