Self-consistent Numerical Simulation of Isotope Separation by Selective Ion Cyclotron Resonance Heating in a Magnetically Confined Plasma

Authors: Omnes P.; Louvet P.

Source: Journal of Computational Physics, Volume 172, Number 1, September 2001 , pp. 326-347(22)

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Abstract:

A self-consistent nonlinear model of an isotope separation process based on selective ion cyclotron resonance heating in a magnetized plasma is presented, and its numerical resolution is described. The response of the electrons to the electromagnetic field is modeled by a cold and linear conductivity tensor, while a particle method is used to solve nonlinear Vlasov equations for the ions. The resolution of the time-harmonic Maxwell equations is achieved by a finite-element method. Both steps are coupled by an iterative procedure, which shows fast convergence. Results are presented for the case of a solenoidal launching antenna. Copyright 2001 Academic Press.

Language: English

Document Type: Research article

Affiliations: Département des Procédés d'Enrichissement, Commissariat à l'Energie Atomique, Centre d'Etudes de Saclay, Direction du Cycle du Combustible, Gif sur Yvette Cedex, 91191, France

Publication date: 2001-09-01