Stellarator symmetry

被引:79
作者
Dewar, RL [1 ]
Hudson, SR
机构
[1] Australian Natl Univ, Res Sch Phys Sci & Engn, Dept Theoret Phys, Canberra, ACT 0200, Australia
[2] Australian Natl Univ, Res Sch Phys Sci & Engn, Plasma Res Lab, Canberra, ACT 0200, Australia
来源
PHYSICA D | 1998年 / 112卷 / 1-2期
关键词
time reversal; fusion; magnetic field; toroidal confinement; stellarator symmetry;
D O I
10.1016/S0167-2789(97)00216-9
中图分类号
O29 [应用数学];
学科分类号
070104 ;
摘要
A simple and general definition of stellarator symmetry is presented and its relation to previous definitions discussed. It is shown that the field-line flow in systems possessing stellarator symmetry is time-reversal invariant if the the toroidal angle is regarded as "time".
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页码:275 / 280
页数:6
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