Abstract

A theory of magnetic fluctuations, field reversal maintenance (dynamo activity), and anomalous thermal transport in the Reversed Field Pinch is proposed. Nonlinear generation of and coupling to m greater than or equal to 2 modes is advanced as an m = 1 tearing mode saturation mechanism. The mechanism by which nonlinear m = 1 tearing modes sustain the toroidal magnetic field is elucidated. The predicted fluctuation levels and scalings are consistent with those required for maintaining the B/sub z/ configuration. Heat transport is estimated using stochastic magnetic field diffusion arguments.

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