Abstract
The linear wave propagation and spatial damping near the second electron cyclotron harmonic in a weakly relativistic Maxwellian plasma for an arbitrary angle of wave incidence are investigated. It is found that mode interaction with linear conversion of the extraordinary mode into a quasilongitudinal mode occurs over a relatively large range of plasma parameters. The absorption properties of the extraordinary and ordinary modes and their scaling laws are examined. The noninductive current drive by electron cyclotron waves is also discussed. The results obtained indicate quite favorable features of the wave–plasma interaction near the second electron cyclotron harmonic for plasma heating, current drive, and diagnostics applications.
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