Evidence on the effects of main-chamber neutrals on density shoulder broadening

C. K. Tsui, J. A. Boedo, D. Brida, O. Février, G. F. Harrer, A. Perek, H. Reimerdes, B. P. Duval, S. Gorno, U. A. Sheikh, C. Theiler, N. Vianello, N. Walkden, M. Wensing, M. Baquero-Ruiz

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Abstract

Evidence that density shoulder broadening is dependent on high main-chamber neutral density is presented. Shoulder broadening does not occur when the sources for main-chamber neutrals are minimized using divertor baffles and wide gaps to the first wall (∼3× the density decay length). Removing the baffles or reducing the gap to the inner wall both act to increase the density shoulder amplitude in otherwise identical TCV discharges. Radial turbulent transport is correlated with shoulder amplitude.

Original languageEnglish
Article number062507
JournalPhysics of Plasmas
Volume29
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 1 2022
Externally publishedYes

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