Published July 1, 2004 | Version v1
Journal article

Energetic particle physics in JT-60U and JFT-2M

  • 1. Naka Fusion Research Establishment, Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute, Naka, Ibaraki, 311-0193 (Japan)
  • 2. Department of Nuclear Engineering, Kyoto University, 606-8501, (Japan)
  • 3. Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, PO Box 451, Princeton, NJ 08543 (United States)
  • 4. National Institute for Fusion Science, Oroshi-cho, Toki, Gifu, 509-5292, (Japan)

Description

Recent energetic particle physics research in JT-60U and JFT-2M is reported. Alfven eigenmodes (AEs) are investigated in reversed-shear (RS) plasmas in JT-60U where frequency sweeping (FS) modes are observed to follow the q-profile evolution. The RS-induced AE model can explain the FS of the modes within the context of an evolving q-profile. Enhanced energetic ion transport is also investigated with the appearance of modes in the toroidicity-induced AE range of frequency in JT-60U using a multi-channel neutron profile monitor and in JFT-2M using a lost ion probe. Additionally, the ripple loss in the complex toroidal field ripple due to ferritic steel inserts in JFT-2M is shown and compared with model analysis. The simulation code developed to predict ripple loss in JFT-2M will be of use in estimating the heat flux in the complex ripple field of a future device such as ITER

Availability note (English)

Available online at http://stacks.iop.org/0741-3335/46/S31/ppcf4_7_S03.pdf or at the Web site for the journal Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion (ISSN 1361-6587) http://www.iop.org/

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion
Journal Volume
46
Journal Issue
7
Journal Page Range
p. S31-S45
ISSN
0741-3335
CODEN
PPCFET

Conference

Title
8. IAEA technical meeting on energetic particles in magnetic confinement systems
Dates
6-8 Oct 2003
Place
San Diego, CA (United States)

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
35080876
Subject category
S70: PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
ALFVEN WAVES; HEAT FLUX; ION PROBES; JFT-2M TOKAMAK; JT-60U TOKAMAK; MAGNETIC FIELD RIPPLES; PLASMA; REVERSED SHEAR
Descriptors DEC
CLOSED PLASMA DEVICES; HYDROMAGNETIC WAVES; MAGNETIC FIELD CONFIGURATIONS; PROBES; THERMONUCLEAR DEVICES; TOKAMAK DEVICES