Published October 1990 | Version v1
Journal article

The PBX-M Thomson scattering system

  • 1. Princeton University, Plasma Physics Laboratory, Princeton, NJ (USA)

Description

The PBX-M Thomson scattering system is reviewed after its first 9 months of operation. The system measures Te(R) and ne(R) at 55 radial points on the horizontal midplane with a spatial resolution of ≤1.1 cm. The scattered light is collected by a Bouwers concentric mirror system and imaged onto 12-m-long fiber bundles. A composite entrance slit is used to optimize the system performance. The synchronization between the scattered light and detector gate is done via a laser-triggered spark gap. A penetration in the indentation coil allows the (ruby) laser beam to be dumped away from the plasma chamber. Other aspects of the system will be discussed

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Review of Scientific Instruments
Journal Volume
61
Journal Issue
10
Series
Rev. Sci. Instrum.
Journal Page Range
2906
ISSN
0034-6748
CODEN
RSINA