Novel internal measurements of ion cyclotron frequency range fast-ion driven modes

N. A. Crocker, S. X. Tang, K. E. Thome, J. B. Lestz, E. V. Belova, A. Zalzali, R. O. Dendy, W. A. Peebles, K. K. Barada, R. Hong, T. L. Rhodes, G. Wang, L. Zeng, T. A. Carter, G. H. Degrandchamp, W. W. Heidbrink, R. I. Pinsker

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Abstract

Novel internal measurements and analysis of ion cyclotron frequency range fast-ion driven modes in DIII-D are presented. Observations, including internal density fluctuation ( ) measurements obtained via Doppler backscattering, are presented for modes at low harmonics of the ion cyclotron frequency localized in the edge. The measurements indicate that these waves, identified as coherent ion cyclotron emission (ICE), have high wave number, k ⊥ ρ fast ⪆ 1, consistent with the cyclotron harmonic wave branch of the magnetoacoustic cyclotron instability, or electrostatic instability mechanisms. Measurements show extended spatial structure (at least ∼1/6 the minor radius). These edge ICE modes undergo amplitude modulation correlated with edge localized modes (ELM) that is qualitatively consistent with expectations for ELM-induced fast-ion transport.

Original languageEnglish
Article number026023
JournalNuclear Fusion
Volume62
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2022
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Doppler backscattering
  • energetic particles
  • ion cyclotron emission

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