The decay index of the external magnetic field of JIPP T-II torus with
l=2,
m=4 helical windings is investigated. The horizontal displacement of the plasma column is measured as a function of the vertical magnetic field. A following relationship δB
V/δΔ_??_
lhB
t/2πR, where
lh is the rotational transform of the helical field, B
t is the toroidal magnetic field and R is the major radius of the plasma column, is experimentally confirmed. Although the value of the decay index is negative, for example n_??_-5, the plasma column is also positionally stable in the vertical direction. The results suggest that a concept of strong focusing may be applicable.
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