Published July 1, 2003 | Version v1
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Recent diagnostic developments on LHD

Creators

  • 1. National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292 (Japan)
  • 2. Grad. Univ. Advanced Studies, Oroshi-cho 322-6, Toki 509-5292 (Japan)
  • 3. University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-0033 (Japan)
  • 4. Chubu University, Kasugai-shi, 487-8501 (Japan)
  • 5. Kyushu University, Kasuga, 816-8580 (Japan)
  • 6. Tokyo Institute of Technology, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-8550 (Japan)
  • 7. Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN 37831-8072 (United States)
  • 8. Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics, 630090, Novosibirsk (Russian Federation)

Description

The recent diagnostic developments on the large helical device (LHD) are described briefly. LHD is the largest helical machine with all superconducting coils, and its purpose is to prove the ability of a helical system to confine a fusion-relevant plasma in steady state. According to the missions of LHD research, the diagnostic devices are categorized as follows: diagnostics for (i) high nτET plasmas and transport physics; (ii) magnetohydrodynamic stability; (iii) long pulse operation and divertor function; and (iv) energetic particles. These are briefly described focusing on the recent developments of the devices. Since the LHD experiment started in March 1998, five series of experimental campaigns have been carried out. The LHD diagnostics during these periods were operated successfully, and contributed to the analysis of the experimental results

Availability note (English)

Available online at http://stacks.iop.org/0741-3335/45/1127/p30707.pdf or at the Web site for the journal Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion (ISSN 1361-6587) http://www.iop.org/

Additional details

Identifiers

URL
http://stacks.iop.org/0741-3335/45/1127/p30707.pdf; http://www.iop.org/;
DOI
10.1088/0741-3335/45/7/307;
PII
S0741-3335(03)56729-X;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion
Journal Volume
45
Journal Issue
7
Journal Page Range
p. 1127-1142
ISSN
0741-3335
CODEN
PPCFET

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
34063227
Subject category
S70: PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY;
Descriptors DEI
CHARGED-PARTICLE TRANSPORT; DIVERTORS; LHD DEVICE; MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMICS; PERFORMANCE; PLASMA DIAGNOSTICS; STABILITY
Descriptors DEC
CLOSED PLASMA DEVICES; FLUID MECHANICS; HYDRODYNAMICS; MECHANICS; RADIATION TRANSPORT; THERMONUCLEAR DEVICES

Optional Information

Collaborations
LHD Team (National Institute for Fusion Science, Toki 509-5292 (Japan)