Electron cyclotron waves polarization in the TJII stellarator

Abstract

This report describes the theoretical calculations related with the electron cyclotron (EC) waves

polarization control in the TJII stellarator. Two main aspects will be distinguished: the

determination of the vacuum polarization that the wave must exhibit if a given propagation

mode in a cold plasma is desired and the calculation of the behavior of the grooved polarizers

and other transmission systems used to launch the vacuum wave with the required polarization.