Abstract
Collisionless particle dynamics in a helical magnetic mirror is investigated by methods of the Hamilton dynamics. In the limit of small Larmor radius, the Hamiltonian is fully integrable and particle trajectories can be divided into three types, differing in the direction of the drift velocity. The structure of the trajectories of resonant particles and the width of the resonance are studied. The influence of weak axi-symmetrical corrugation on the particle dynamics and efficiency of plasma flow suppression through a helical mirror are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 032502 |
Journal | Physics of Plasmas |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 2021 |
OECD FOS+WOS
- 1.03 PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND ASTRONOMY