STUDIES OF PLASMA CONTAINMENT IN CUSP MAGNETIC FIELD FOR TWO LINER SHAPES

摘要

This note summarizes preliminary computational studies made of plasma confinement in a cusp magnetic field created by liners or coils of two different shapes. The amount of plasma contained was calculated at several radial positions of the liner to model a liner moving inward. It was found that the liner shape and position are important in achieving the lowest ratio of field to plasma energy and hence maximizing the efficiency of the compression. The results suggest further studies requiring a more sophisticated program now under development.