Relation to fusion science
We can study strongly rotating toroidal plasmas
- Load CNT stellarator configuration with electrons, then ionize gas there to create non-neutral ion-electron plasmas
- Ionization of neutral gas adds positive and negative charge in equal proportions - space charge remains.
- ExB rotation and shear profoundly impact plasma confinement by suppression of turbulent transport
- By controlling the space charge profile, we can control the rotation and shear profiles.