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Modelling the electric field applied to a tokamak

Classical Physics 2010-11-23 v3 Popular Physics

Abstract

The vector potential for the Ohmic heating coil system of a tokamak is obtained in semi-analytical form. Comparison is made to the potential of a simple, finite solenoid. In the quasi-static limit, the time rate of change of the potential determines the induced electromotive force through the Maxwell-Lodge effect. Discussion of the gauge constraint is included.

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@article{arxiv.0911.0191,
  title  = {Modelling the electric field applied to a tokamak},
  author = {Robert W. Johnson},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0911.0191},
  year   = {2010}
}

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13 pages, 7 figures, final version