Session NP6: Poster Session V: Dusty and Low Temperature Plasmas; Basic Plasma Physics and Simulation; MST, RFX-MOD, and Reversed Field Pinch; NSTX and Spherical Torus; General Spherical Torus
9:45 AM–9:45 AM, Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Room: Marsalis A/B, 9:45am - 12:45pm
Abstract ID: BAPS.2008.DPP.NP6.62
Abstract: NP6.00062 : Measurements with a Heavy Ion Beam Probe during Improved Confinement in MST
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Authors:
D.R. Demers
X. Chen
P.M. Schoch
(Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute)
P. Fimognari
(University of Wisconsin - Madison)
The Heavy Ion Beam Probe (HIBP) in operation on the Madison Symmetric Torus (MST) is acquiring measurements in the core region of improved confinement plasmas. These discharges, also known as pulsed poloidal current drive (PPCD), are characterized by periods during which magnetic turbulence and transport are suppressed. Simultaneous measurements of \~{n} and $\phi $\~{ } will enable us to explore the contribution of electrostatic fluctuations to transport and measurements of E$_{r}$ will allow us to examine localized structures associated with non-ambipolar particle transport. The issues presented by the reversed field pinch plasma and the dynamic nature of PPCD - including computation of magnetic equilibria; HIBP sample volume localization, size, and orientation; and fluctuation sensitivity -- will be discussed, and measurements will be presented.
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