Two-dimensional modeling of electron cyclotron resonance plasma production

Abstract

For the numerical simulation of electron cyclotron resonance plasma production, a two-dimensional model that describes wave propagation and plasma transport is developed. The modeling code calculates profiles of electromagnetic wave fields, power absorption of electrons, and temporal evolution of plasma densities in a bounded, inhomogeneous, cylindrical system. The calculation of the plasma production in a mirror magnetic field shows that the plasma production property is very sensitive to the antenna location.