Reflectometry in conventional and advanced plasma scenarios on ASDEX Upgrade and perspectives for ITER

M. E. Manso, P. Varela, I. Nunes, J. Santos, G. D. Conway, M. Hirsch, S. Klenge, J. Stöber, the CFN IST Reflectometry Team, the ASDEX Upgrade Team

Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion · 2001 · 28 citations · 30 references

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Abstract

The discovery of advanced tokamak scenarios opened new possibilities for the realization of more compact machines with long pulse operation. This requires the simultaneous optimization of the plasma shape, and of the pressure, current and electric field profiles. In this complex process the diagnostics are crucial to understand the plasma physics, to validate the theoretical models and to measure parameters for control purposes.

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