Abstract
The response of the local RF current measured at limiters of 3-strap ICRF antenna to variations of power balance and phasing at fICRF=30MHz agrees qualitatively well with EM calculations by TOPICA and RAPLICASOL codes. Measurements of tungsten sputtering yield and DC current at the limiters correlate strongly with the local RF current. In contrast to findings for the 2-strap antennas, values of DC current are predominantly positive, and negative only for some locations and feeding parameters. Explanations can involve more physical mechanisms than only parallel sheath dynamics.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 03005 |
Journal | EPJ Web of Conferences |
Volume | 157 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 23 2017 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 22nd Topical Conference on Radio-Frequency Power in Plasmas 2017 - Aix en Provence, France Duration: May 30 2017 → Jun 2 2017 |
Funding
This work has been carried out within the framework of the EUROfusion Consortium and has received funding from the Euratom research and training programme 2014-2018 under grant agreement No 633053. The views and opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of the European Commission.
Funders | Funder number |
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Horizon 2020 Framework Programme | |
H2020 Euratom | 633053 |