Numerical modeling of the coupling of an ICRH antenna with a plasma with self-consistent antenna currents
| Autor: | G. Leclert, R. Koch, S. Pécoul, Stéphane Heuraux |
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| Rok vydání: | 2002 |
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| Zdroj: | Computer Physics Communications. 146:166-187 |
| ISSN: | 0010-4655 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/s0010-4655(02)00269-2 |
| Popis: | A realistic modeling of ICRH antennas requires the knowledge of the antenna currents. The code ICANT determines self-consistently these currents and, as a byproduct, the electrical characteristics of the antenna (radiated power, propagation constants on straps, frequency response, … ). The formalism allows for the description of three-dimensional antenna elements (for instance, finite size thick screen blades). The results obtained for various cases where analytical results are available are discussed. The resonances appearing in the spectrum and the occurrence of unphysical resonant modes are discussed. The capability of this self-consistent method is illustrated by a number of examples, e.g., fully conducting thin or thick screen bars leading to magnetic shielding effects, frequency response and resonances of an end-tuned antenna, field distributions in front of a Tore-Supra type antenna with tilted screen blades. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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