ReNeW Workshop Theme V: Optimizing the Magnetic Configuration

Reversed-Field Pinch Panel (Lead: Hantao Ji)

Wednesday, March 18

Morning Break-out Session

Room: B252

8:30 - 8:55 L. Marrelli Issues on active control of MHD instabilities in an RFP + (PowerPoint)
8:55 - 9:20 M. Valisa Density limits and control in RFP’s (pdf) (PowerPoint file)
9:20 - 9:45 C. Sovinec Computational needs for reversed-field pinch and spheromak development
9:45 - 10:10 P. Terry Theory: Addressing RFP physics issues (pdf) + (PowerPoint file)
10:20 - 10:45 S. Masamune A scenario for steady state low-aspect-ration RFP sustained by pressure-driven and RF/NBI-driven currents
10:45 - 11:10 D. Majeski Possible experiments on LTX to explore edge control for RFP
11:10 - 11:35 N. Pomphrey Helical RFPs - Benefit and analysis
11:35 - 11:50 J. Sarff Magnetic island overlap threshold in RFP