Numerical Simulation and Optimal Control in Plasma Physics
With Applications to Tokamaks
Published on 25. January 1989
Book
Hardback
382 pages
978-0-471-92187-5 (ISBN)
Description
This book looks at the problem of the mathematical modelling, numerical simulation and optimal control of the equilibrium of plasma in a Tokamak (a piece of equipment used for controlled nuclear fusion of atoms of low mass). Among the problems considered are the stationary problem of the axisymmetric equilibrium of the plasma, identification and control of its frontier, thermal diffusion in the plasma, and the stability and dynamic control of movements in the plasma. The author compares the algorithms available for the numerical solution of these problems for the different types of Tokomak in use or under development.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Chichester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
bibliography
Dimensions
Height: 86 mm
Width: 69 mm
Weight
920 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-92187-5 (9780471921875)
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Content
Part 1 A free boundary problem: the axisymmetric equilibirum of the plasma in a tokamak; static control of the plasma boundary by external currents; existence and control of a solution to the equilibrium problem in a simple case; study of equilibrium solution branches and application to the stability of horizontal displacements; identification of the plasma boundary and plasma current density from magnetic measurements; evolution of the equilibrium at the diffusion time scale. Part 2 Evolution of the equilibrium of a high aspect-ratio circular plasma: stability and control of the horizontal displacements of the plasma.