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  • 1995-1999  (10)
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  • 1
    ISSN: 1089-7674
    Source: AIP Digital Archive
    Topics: Physics
    Notes: The radiation of divertor heat flux on DIII-D [J. Luxon et al., in Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Plasma Physics and Controlled Nuclear Fusion (International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, 1987), p. 159] is shown to greatly exceed the limits imposed by assumptions of energy transport dominated by electron thermal conduction parallel to the magnetic field. Approximately 90% of the power flowing into the divertor is dissipated through low-Z radiation and plasma recombination. The dissipation is made possible by an extended region of low electron temperature in the divertor. A one-dimensional analysis of the parallel heat flux finds that the electron temperature profile is incompatible with conduction-dominated parallel transport. Plasma flow at up to the ion acoustic speed, produced by upstream ionization, can account for the parallel heat flux. Modeling with the two-dimensional fluid code UEDGE [T. Rognlien, J. L. Milovich, M. E. Rensink, and G. D. Porter, J. Nucl. Mater. 196–198, 347 (1992)] has reproduced many of the observed experimental features. © 1998 American Institute of Physics.
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  • 2
    ISSN: 1089-7674
    Source: AIP Digital Archive
    Topics: Physics
    Notes: Recent measurements of the two-dimensional (2-D) spatial profiles of divertor plasma density, temperature, and emissivity in the DIII-D tokamak [J. Luxon et al., in Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Plasma Physics and Controlled Nuclear Fusion (International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, 1987), p. 159] under highly radiating conditions are presented. Data are obtained using a divertor Thomson scattering system and other diagnostics optimized for measuring the high electron densities and low temperatures in these detached divertor plasmas (ne≤1021 m−3, 0.5 eV≤Te). D2 gas injection in the divertor increases the plasma radiation and lowers Te to less than 2 eV in most of the divertor volume. Modeling shows that this temperature is low enough to allow ion–neutral collisions, charge exchange, and volume recombination to play significant roles in reducing the plasma pressure along the magnetic separatrix by a factor of 3–5, consistent with the measurements. Absolutely calibrated vacuum ultraviolet spectroscopy and 2-D images of impurity emission show that carbon radiation near the X-point, and deuterium radiation near the target plates contribute to the reduction in Te. Uniformity of radiated power (Prad) (within a factor of 2) along the outer divertor leg, with peak heat flux on the divertor target reduced fourfold, was obtained. A comparison with 2-D fluid simulations shows good agreement when physical sputtering and an ad hoc chemical sputtering source (0.5%) from the private flux region surface are used. © 1997 American Institute of Physics.
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  • 3
    ISSN: 1089-7674
    Source: AIP Digital Archive
    Topics: Physics
    Notes: The introduction of a divertor Thomson scattering system in DIII-D [J. Luxon et al., International Conference on Plasma Physics and Controlled Nuclear Fusion (International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, 1986), p. 159] has enabled accurate determination of the plasma properties in the divertor region. Two plasma regimes are identified: detached and attached. The electron temperature in the detached regime is about 2 eV, much lower than 5–10 eV determined earlier. Fluid models of the DIII-D scrape-off layer plasma successfully reproduce many of the features of these two regimes, including the boundaries for transition between them. Detailed comparison between the results obtained from the fluid models and experiment suggest the models underestimate the spatial extent of the low-temperature region associated with the detached plasma mode. Low-temperature atomic physics processes that are not included in the present models may account for this discrepancy. © 1996 American Institute of Physics.
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  • 4
    ISSN: 1089-7674
    Source: AIP Digital Archive
    Topics: Physics
    Notes: The first observations of marginally limited very high confinement mode (VH-mode) discharges have been achieved in DIII-D [Nucl. Fusion Special Supplement: World Survey of Activities in Controlled Fusion Research (International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, 1990)] with significant reductions in peak heat flux conducted to plasma facing surfaces. In addition, quasistationary well limited high confinement-mode (H-mode) discharges have been obtained in DIII-D, also with reduced peak heat flux. This demonstration of reduced peak heat flux while maintaining high performance, i.e., high energy confinement time, can be important for the design of fusion ignition devices. Energy confinement enhancements in these high triangularity discharges are comparable to diverted discharges with similar parameters: τE/τITER-89P=2.9 for VH-mode and τE/τITER-89P=1.8 for quasistationary high confinement mode (H mode), where τITER-89P is the empirically derived low confinement mode (L-mode) energy confinement scaling relation [Nucl. Fusion 30, 1999 (1990)]. Comparisons of the conducted heat flux, particle flux, and radiated power profiles show a shift toward the inner wall as the discharge configuration becomes more limited. In addition to the advantage of reduced peak heat flux in these limiter discharges, such configurations also allow more effective use of the internal vessel volume, providing the potential for higher performance, i.e., higher plasma current at a fixed safety factor, q95. © 1996 American Institute of Physics.
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  • 5
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    Review of Scientific Instruments 68 (1997), S. 704-707 
    ISSN: 1089-7623
    Source: AIP Digital Archive
    Topics: Physics , Electrical Engineering, Measurement and Control Technology
    Notes: The DIII–D Thomson scattering system has been expanded to measure divertor plasma temperatures from 1 to 500 eV and densities from 0.05 to 8×1020 m−3. To complete this system, a difficult stray light problem was overcome to allow for an accurate Rayleigh scattering density calibration. The initial stray light levels were over 500 times higher than the expected Rayleigh scattered signal. Using a charge-coupled device (CCD) camera, various portions of the vessel interior were examined while the laser was fired through the vessel in air at atmospheric pressure. Image relaying, exit window tilting, entrance and exit baffle modifications, and a beam polarizer were then used to reduce the stray light to acceptable levels. The CCD camera gave prompt feedback on the effectiveness of each modification, without the need to reestablish vacuum conditions required when using the normal avalanche photodiode detectors (APD). Once the stray light was sufficiently reduced, the APD detectors provided the signal time history to more accurately identify the source location. We have also found that certain types of high reflectance dielectric coatings produce 10–15 times more scatter than other types of more conventional coatings. By using low-scatter mirror coatings and these new stray light reduction techniques, we now have more flexibility in the design of complex Thomson scattering configurations required to probe the central core and the new radiative divertor regions of the DIII–D vessel. © 1997 American Institute of Physics.
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  • 6
    ISSN: 1089-7623
    Source: AIP Digital Archive
    Topics: Physics , Electrical Engineering, Measurement and Control Technology
    Notes: A set of 19 dome-shaped divertor Langmuir probes similar in design to probes used in JET and JT-60 has been used successfully in DIII-D to measure the divertor electron temperature, particle flux, and floating potential. A comparison of the power flux using IR cameras with the particle flux and electron temperature from the probes using collisionless sheath theory has indicated that the particle flux to the divertor surface may be strongly modified by collisions within the magnetic sheath. In order to study this effect, a set of probes have been designed that can be inserted into the divertor plasma using DIMES. Two dome-shaped probes compare fluxes intercepted both above and within the magnetic sheath of the divertor surface. In addition, a third probe oriented normal to the magnetic field is used to verify the projected area of the probe surface. The probe design accommodates parallel power fluxes up to 50 MW/m2 for 30 ms, allowing for the study of beam-heated plasmas in DIII-D. © 1995 American Institute of Physics.
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  • 7
    ISSN: 1089-7623
    Source: AIP Digital Archive
    Topics: Physics , Electrical Engineering, Measurement and Control Technology
    Notes: A new 250-GHz, two-frequency microwave interferometer system has been developed to diagnose divertor plasmas on DIII-D. This diagnostic will measure the line-averaged density across both the inner and outer, lower divertor legs. With a cutoff density of over 7×1014 cm−3, temporal measurements of edge localized modes (ELMs) and plasma detachment are expected. The outer-leg system will use a double-pass method while the inner-leg system will be single pass. Two special three-dimensional (3D) carbon composite tiles are used, one to protect the microwave antennas mounted directly under the strike point and the other as the outer-leg reflecting surface. Performance, design constraints, and the thermal-mechanical design of the 3D carbon composite tiles are discussed. © 1995 American Institute of Physics.
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  • 8
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    Review of Scientific Instruments 66 (1995), S. 664-664 
    ISSN: 1089-7623
    Source: AIP Digital Archive
    Topics: Physics , Electrical Engineering, Measurement and Control Technology
    Notes: A 48-channel platinum-foil bolometer system on DIII-D was installed to achieve better spatial and temporal resolution of the radiated power in diverted discharges. Two 24-channel arrays provide complete plasma coverage with optimized views of the divertor. The divertor radiation profile was measured for a series of radiative divertor and power balance experiments. A significant change in the magnitude and distribution of divertor radiation with heavy gas puffing was observed. Unfolding the radiation profile with only two views requires one to treat the core and divertor radiation separately. The core radiation is fitted to a function of magnetic flux and is then subtracted from the divertor viewing chords. The divertor profile is then fit to a 2D spline as a function of magnetic flux and distance from divertor floor. © 1995 American Institute of Physics.
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  • 9
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    [S.l.] : American Institute of Physics (AIP)
    Review of Scientific Instruments 66 (1995), S. 1201-1204 
    ISSN: 1089-7623
    Source: AIP Digital Archive
    Topics: Physics , Electrical Engineering, Measurement and Control Technology
    Notes: A 48-channel platinum-foil bolometer system on DIII-D was installed to achieve better spatial and temporal resolution of the radiated power in diverted discharges. Two 24-channel arrays provide complete plasma coverage with optimized views of the divertor. The divertor radiation profile was measured for a series of radiative divertor and power balance experiments. A significant change in the magnitude and distribution of divertor radiation with heavy gas puffing was observed. Unfolding the radiation profile with only two views requires one to treat the core and divertor radiation separately. The core radiation is fitted to a function of magnetic flux and is then subtracted from the divertor viewing chords. The divertor profile is then fit to a 2D spline as a function of magnetic flux and distance from divertor floor. © 1995 American Institute of Physics.
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  • 10
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    Journal of materials science 31 (1996), S. 1789-1796 
    ISSN: 1573-4803
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
    Notes: Abstract A line-of-sight vapour deposition process is used to form a low-voltage field emission cathode structure on the surface of an oxide-metal eutectic composite etched to expose arrays of single-crystal tungsten fibres. A SiO2 insulating film is first deposited, forming cone-shaped deposits on the tips of the exposed fibres. These cones act as a shadow mask for the subsequent deposition of a metal film. After removal of the cones, the metal film forms a grid-like structure with concentric apertures centered on each fibre tip. Application of a potential of less than 100 V between the metal grid and the base of the fibres produces an electric field at the fibre tips of sufficient intensity to produce field emission. The equilibrium geometry of the deposits which form on the fibre tips (cathode cones) is such that there is a linear relationship between the height of the cone and its diameter. There is also a direct correlation between the cathode cone angle, which depends on the material being deposited, and the cone angle of the insulator film. For SiO2, the cathode cone angle was determined to be 37°, while the cone angle of the insulator film was 26°. Comparison of the theoretical values of the lateral growth velocity of the cathode cones with values determined from experimental measurements indicated that the maximum sticking coefficient was independent of the growth angle, η, for SiO2, but varied as a function of cos η for molybdenum. A multiple deposition process was developed which permitted independent control of the interelectrode spacing and insulator film thickness.
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