Nuclear Fusion Physics and Technology/Tokamak Device Overview

Note: Basic assumptions

Lets assume electromagnetic field described by electric and magnetic vector fields $\vec{E}(\vec{r}), \vec{B}(\vec{r})$ and plasma described by probability density $f(\vec{r})$ . Also lets assume that basic terms are self-explaining.

Definition: Magnetic vessel

Magnetic vessel is electromagnetic field device aimed for plasma keeping.

Definition: Linear configuration

Linear configuration of magnetic vessel is electromagnetic field with parallel field lines and open ends.

Definition: Toroidal configuration

Toroidal configuration of magnetic vessel is toroidal electromagnetic field with closed ends.

Definition: Number 8 configuration

Number 8 configuration of magnetic vessel is crossed electromagnetic field with closed ends and field lines in number 8 shape.

Definition: Stelarator

Stelarator is axial asymmetric magnetic vessel with toroidal configuration.

Definition: Poloidal magnetic field

Poloidal magnetic field of toroidal magnetic vessel is magnetic field component with field lines closed perpendicular around coordinate $\varphi$ .

Definition: Toroidal magnetic field

Toroidal magnetic field of toroidal magnetic vessel is magnetic field component with field lines closed perpendicular around coordinate $h$ .

Definition: Main axis

Definition: Magnetic axis

Definition: Major radius

Major radius $R_0$ is distance between main axis to magnetic axis.

Definition: Minor radius

Minor radius $r_0$ is distance between magnetic axis and plasma edge. (plasma edge definition needed, maybe 1/e drop of f(r)?)

Definition: Aspect ratio

Aspect ratio $a$ is ratio of major radius and minor radius

$a = \frac{R_0}{r_0}$ Last modified on 18 March 2012, at 22:12