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(CDP/13) Mode-Converted Electron Bernstein Waves for Heating and Current Drive in NSTX

   
S. D. Schultz , A. K. Ram , A. Bers 
 
Plasma Science and Fusion Center, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA 02139

Abstract
The power coupled to electron Bernstein waves  in a triplet mode conversion resonator from a fast X-mode at the plasma edge in NSTX  is shown to be $>$ 80% for $f_{ce} < f < 2f_{ce}$. The EBW damping in the plasma is strong and localized and, thus, should be useful for heating, current drive, or profile control.

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