A simple model of the resistive wall mode in tokamaks
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A simple set of evolution equations is derived for the resistive wall mode in a large aspect-ratio, rotating, viscous, tokamak plasma. The equations take into account the nonlinear deceleration of the plasma rotation generated by mode interaction with both the resistive wall and a static error field. Furthermore, the equations are largely able to explain resistive wall mode data recently obtained from the DIII-D tokamak @Plasma Physics and Controlled Nuclear Fusion Research ~International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, 1986!, p. 159#. In particular, the role of the error field in triggering plasma deceleration is elucidated. © 2002 American Institute of Physics. @DOI: 10.1063/1.1491254#
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