On the orbit-averaged Monte Carlo operator describing ion cyclotron resonance frequency wave-particle interaction in a tokamak

Authors
Eriksson, LG Mantsinen, MJ Hellsten, T Carlsson, J
Citation
Lg. Eriksson et al., On the orbit-averaged Monte Carlo operator describing ion cyclotron resonance frequency wave-particle interaction in a tokamak, PHYS PLASMA, 6(2), 1999, pp. 513-518
Citations number
15
Categorie Soggetti
Physics
Journal title
PHYSICS OF PLASMAS
ISSN journal
1070664X → ACNP
Volume
6
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Pages
513 - 518
Database
ISI
SICI code
1070-664X(199902)6:2<513:OTOMCO>2.0.ZU;2-6
Abstract
In a toroidal plasma the distribution function of ions interacting resonant ly with waves in the ion cyclotron range of frequencies (ICRF) can be descr ibed with a three-dimensional orbit-averaged Fokker-Planck equation. This e quation can be solved with a Monte Carlo method. Explicit expressions for t he Monte Carlo operator describing wave-particle interaction, within the fr amework of quasilinear theory, are given. Furthermore, properties of the op erator are discussed. (C) 1999 American Institute of Physics. [S1070-664X(9 9)00402-4].