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Nuclear Fusion Physics and Technology/Tokamak Device

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Note: Basic assumptions

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Lets assume electromagnetic field described by electric and magnetic vector fields and plasma described by probability density . Also lets assume that basic terms are self-explaining.

Definition: Magnetic vessel

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Magnetic vessel is electromagnetic field device aimed for plasma keeping.

Definition: Linear configuration

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Linear configuration of magnetic vessel is electromagnetic field with parallel field lines and open ends.

Definition: Toroidal configuration

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Toroidal configuration of magnetic vessel is toroidal electromagnetic field with closed ends.

Definition: Number 8 configuration

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Number 8 configuration of magnetic vessel is crossed electromagnetic field with closed ends and field lines in number 8 shape.

Definition: Stelarator

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Stelarator is axial asymmetric magnetic vessel with toroidal configuration.

Definition: Poloidal magnetic field

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Poloidal magnetic field of toroidal magnetic vessel is magnetic field component with field lines closed perpendicular around coordinate .

Definition: Toroidal magnetic field

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Toroidal magnetic field of toroidal magnetic vessel is magnetic field component with field lines closed perpendicular around coordinate .

Definition: Main axis

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Definition: Magnetic axis

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Definition: Major radius

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Major radius is distance between main axis to magnetic axis.

Definition: Minor radius

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Minor radius is distance between magnetic axis and plasma edge. (plasma edge definition needed, maybe 1/e drop of f(r)?)

Definition: Aspect ratio

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Aspect ratio is ratio of major radius and minor radius