Linear Theory of Lower Hybrid Heating

The linear theory of wave propagation in the lower hybrid range of frequencies is presented. The topics of accessibility, linear and quasi-linear theories of electron Landau damping, and the linear theory of ion Landau damping are covered. The theory of wave propagation is extended to include the effect of toroidal geometry. A simulation model incorporating these theories is described and numerical results obtained with the model are given.

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