FES Joint Facilities Research Milestone 2011 - NSTX Final Report
Authors: R. Maingi, D.P. Boyle, J.M. Canik, A. Diallo and the NSTX Team
Abstract:
Improve the understanding of the physics mechanisms responsible for the structure of the
pedestal and compare with the predictive models described in the companion theory
milestone. Perform experiments to test theoretical physics models in the pedestal region
on multiple devices over a broad range of plasma parameters (e.g., collisionality, beta,
and aspect ratio). Detailed measurements of the height and width of the pedestal will be
performed augmented by measurements of the radial electric field. The evolution of these
parameters during the discharge will be studied. Initial measurements of the turbulence
in the pedestal region will also be performed to improve understanding of the
relationship between edge turbulent transport and pedestal structure.
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Submitted to: Part of Joint Facilities Research Milestone
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