Title :
Physics basis for the application of electron cyclotron wave system on ITER and its technology
Author_Institution :
Ecole Polytecnique Fed. de Lausanne, Lausanne
Abstract :
Electron cyclotron wave system on ITER will be used for plasma start-up heating and current drive. The underlying physics will be outlined. The requirements and the technical aspects of the two launchers will be described.
Keywords :
fusion reactors; plasma radiofrequency heating; ITER; current drive; electron cyclotron wave system; launchers; plasma start-up heating; Control systems; Cyclotrons; Electrons; Fusion reactor design; Heating; Magnetohydrodynamics; Physics; Plasma applications; Plasma waves; Temperature control;
Conference_Titel :
Infrared Millimeter Waves and 14th International Conference on Teraherz Electronics, 2006. IRMMW-THz 2006. Joint 31st International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Shanghai
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0400-2
Electronic_ISBN :
1-4244-0400-2
DOI :
10.1109/ICIMW.2006.368229
