Microwave Scattering System Design for {rho}{sub i}e-Scale Turbulence Measurements on NSTX

Smith, D.R. ; Mazzucato, E. ; Munsat, T. ; Park, H. ; Johnson, D. ; Lin, L. ; Domier, C.W. ; Johnson, M. ; N.C. Luhmann, Jr.

Princeton University. Plasma Physics Laboratory.

关键词: Light Scattering;    Turbulence Light Scattering;    Spectra;    Transport;    70 Plasma Physics And Fusion Technology;   

DOI  :  10.2172/828006
RP-ID  :  PPPL-3961
RP-ID  :  AC02-76CH03073
RP-ID  :  828006

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

Despite suppression of {rho}{sub i}-scale turbulent fluctuations, electron thermal transport remains anomalous in NSTX. For this reason, a microwave scattering system will be deployed to directly observe the w and k spectra of {rho}{sub e}-scale turbulent fluctuations and characterize the effect on electron thermal transport. The scattering system will employ a Gaussian probe beam produced by a high power 280 GHz microwave source. A five-channel heterodyne detection system will measure radial turbulent spectra in the range |k{sub r}| = 0-20 cm{sup -1}. Inboard and outboard launch configurations cover most of the normalized minor radius. Improved spatial localization of measurements is achieved with low aspect ratio and high magnetic shear configurations. This paper will address the global design of the scattering system, such as choice of frequency, size, launching system, and detection system.