Search Results - "Wijkamp, T"
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Spectroscopic investigations of detachment on the MAST Upgrade Super-X divertor
Published in Nuclear fusion (01-01-2023)“…Abstract We present the first analysis of the atomic and molecular processes at play during detachment in the MAST-U Super-X divertor using divertor…”
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Resonant interaction between runaway electrons and the toroidal magnetic field ripple in TCV
Published in Nuclear fusion (01-01-2024)“…Abstract This work explains the anomalously high runaway electron (RE) pitch angles inferred in the flat-top of dedicated Tokamak à Configuration Variable…”
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The role of plasma–atom and molecule interactions on power & particle balance during detachment on the MAST Upgrade Super-X divertor
Published in Nuclear fusion (01-12-2023)“…Abstract This paper shows first quantitative analysis of the detachment processes in the MAST Upgrade Super-X divertor (SXD). We identify an unprecedented…”
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Characterisation of detachment in the MAST-U Super-X divertor using multi-wavelength imaging of 2D atomic and molecular emission processes
Published in Nuclear fusion (01-05-2023)“…Abstract In this work, we provide the first 2D spatially resolved description of radiative detachment in MAST-U Super-X L-mode divertor plasmas. The Super-X…”
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Expulsion of runaway electrons using ECRH in the TCV tokamak
Published in Nuclear fusion (01-10-2024)“…Abstract Runaway electrons (REs) are a concern for tokamak fusion reactors from discharge startup to termination. A sudden localized loss of a multi-megaampere…”
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Measurement of the 2D emission profiles of hydrogen and impurity ions in the TCV divertor
Published in Nuclear materials and energy (01-03-2021)“…Plasma emission of hydrogen and impurities is measured with use of filtered camera imaging in TCV divertor. The measurement technique is discussed in detail…”
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The X-Point radiating regime at ASDEX Upgrade and TCV
Published in Nuclear materials and energy (01-03-2023)“…Future fusion reactors require a safe, steady-state divertor operation. With deep divertor detachment, which is typically induced by impurity seeding, the…”
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Validating reduced models for detachment onset and reattachment times on MAST-U
Published in Nuclear materials and energy (01-12-2024)“…Two reduced models for predicting detachment onset and divertor reattachment times are validated on MAST Upgrade (MAST-U). These models are essential for…”
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Experimental studies of the arc chamber short circuit failure mechanism on the DIII-D neutral beam system
Published in Fusion engineering and design (01-09-2019)“…Here we report on efforts to improve performance and longevity of the Neutral Beam Injection (NBI) system by initiating a R&D program aimed at studying the…”
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Tomographic reconstruction of the runaway distribution function in TCV using multispectral synchrotron images
Published 05-02-2021“…Synchrotron radiation observed in a quiescent TCV runaway discharge is studied using filtered camera images targeting three distinct wavelength intervals…”
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Super-X and conventional divertor configurations in MAST-U ohmic L-mode; a comparison facilitated by interpretative modelling
Published in Nuclear fusion (01-07-2024)“…Abstract Measurements are presented, alongside corresponding interpretative SOLPS-ITER simulations, of the first MAST-U experiments comparing ohmically heated…”
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Validation of 2D Te and ne measurements made with Helium imaging spectroscopy in the volume of the TCV divertor
Published in Nuclear fusion (01-03-2023)“…Abstract Multi-spectral imaging of helium atomic emission (HeMSI) has been used to create 2D poloidal maps of T e and n e in TCV’s divertor. To achieve these…”
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Demonstration of a sparse sensor placement technique to the limited diagnostic set in a fusion power plant
Published in Fusion engineering and design (01-04-2024)“…DEMO will have a limited diagnostic set for optimization of reactor performance, and limited diagnostic coverage due to challenging reactor conditions. This…”
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Validation of 2D $Τ$e and $\mathcal{n}$e measurements made with Helium imaging spectroscopy in the volume of the TCV divertor
Published in Nuclear fusion (10-02-2023)“…Multi-spectral imaging of helium atomic emission (HeMSI) has been used to create 2D poloidal maps of $Τ$e and $\mathcal{n}$e in TCV's divertor. To achieve…”
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Validation of 2D and measurements made with Helium imaging spectroscopy in the volume of the TCV divertor
Published in Nuclear fusion (01-01-2023)“…Multi-spectral imaging of helium atomic emission (HeMSI) has been used to create 2D poloidal maps of ${{T}}_{\mathrm{e}}$ and ${{n}}_{\mathrm{e}}$ in TCV’s…”
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Validation of 2D T e and n e measurements made with helium imaging spectroscopy in the volume of the TCV divertor
Published in Nuclear fusion (01-03-2023)“…Abstract Multi-spectral imaging of helium atomic emission (HeMSI) has been used to create 2D poloidal maps of T e and n e in TCV’s divertor. To achieve these…”
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2D electron density profile evolution during detachment in Super-X divertor L-mode discharges on MAST-U
Published 01-10-2024“…2D electron density profiles obtained from coherence imaging spectroscopy in different MAST-U divertor conditions are compared. The data includes variations of…”
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Initial Fulcher band observations from high resolution spectroscopy in the MAST-U divertor
Published 29-06-2023“…High resolution Fulcher band spectroscopy was used in the MAST-U divertors during Super-X and elongated conventional divertor density ramps with $\text{D}_{2}$…”
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First 2D electron density measurements using Coherence Imaging Spectroscopy in the MAST-U Super-X divertor
Published 18-04-2024“…2D profiles of electron density and neutral temperature are inferred from multi-delay Coherence Imaging Spectroscopy data of divertor plasmas using a…”
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First demonstration of Super-X divertor exhaust control for transient heat load management in compact fusion reactors
Published 10-07-2024“…Nuclear fusion could offer clean, abundant energy. However, managing the immense power exhausted from the core fusion plasma towards the divertor remains a…”
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