Blob dynamics in an inhomogeneous plasma

作者: K. Bodi , S. I. Krasheninnikov , A. I. Smolyakov

DOI: 10.1063/1.2993211

关键词: PhysicsConvectionLimiterComputational physicsMagnetohydrodynamicsNumerical analysisVorticityPlasmaAtomic physicsDynamics (mechanics)Acceleration

摘要: Convective blob propagation in the scrape-off-layer and/or limiter shadow region is analyzed analytically and numerically with emphasis on effects of a gradient equilibrium plasma density. The density taken into account beyond Boussineque approximation. It shown that vorticity modification due to leads acceleration for blobs propagating lower de-acceleration toward regions higher Analytical estimates are corroborated by direct numerical simulations.

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