Physical aspects of divertor Thomson scattering implementation on ITER

Abstract

This paper describes the challenges of Thomson Scattering implementation\nin the ITER divertor and evaluates the capability to satisfy project\nrequirements related to the range of the measured electron temperature\nand density. A number of aspects of data interpretation are also\ndiscussed. Although this assessment and the proposed solutions are\nconsidered in terms of ITER compatibility, they may also be of some use\nin currently operating magnetic confinement devices.