Temporal evolution of neoclassical tearing modes in the frequently interrupted regime
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A phenomenological method for description of temporal evolution of neoclassical tearing modes in the frequently interrupted regime (FIR) is proposed. The method makes it possible to predict the beginning and the end of the FIR regime as well as the frequency of the FIR drops. A few experimental parameters which are used in the model are commonly measured quantities. Several specific ASDEX Upgrade (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASDEX_Upgrade) FIR discharges with different heating and different FIR behaviour are analyzed in detail. PACS numbers: 52.35.Vd, 52.35.Py, 52.25.Xz, 52.55.Fa, 52.55.Tn, 02.50.Ey
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تاریخ انتشار 2010