La stabilite du Kink interne dans les configurations helicoidales de grand rapport d'aspect (hx<<1)

Abstract

We get the general expression for the stability criterion with respect to the internal kink under helicoidal discharges, if one assumes that the helicity is finite and the aspect ratio is large (hx<<1). We show that the helicity relative to the cylindric topology has a stabilizing effect. This effect can be greater than the toric effect when the helicoidal pitch is smaller than the toric radius.