Plasma and Fusion Research
Volume 6, 2405130 (2011)
Regular Articles
- National Institute for Fusion Science, 322-6 Oroshi-cho, Toki 509-5292, Japan
Abstract
A new concept to achieve current drive with magnetic axis shift, which is caused by vertical magnetic field coil current change in LHD-type magnetic configuration, is proposed. It is confirmed numerically that an LHD-type helical fusion reactor can be ignited by high-current Joule heating. MHD stability of the plasma current in a helical system is analyzed theoretically. Large plasma current that flows in the opposite direction of the helical coil current is MHD stable. Currents with a hollow current profile are more stable than those with a flat-top profile. The central peak current profile will be redistributed to the hollow current profile. A new concept involving the current-driven and current-less hybrid operational scenario of an LHD-type helical reactor is discussed.
Keywords
LHD, fusion reactor, Joule heating, high beta, MHD stability
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This paper may be cited as follows:
Tsuguhiro WATANABE, Plasma Fusion Res. 6, 2405130 (2011).