Comparison of different methods of electron cyclotron emission-correlation radiometry for the measurement of temperature fluctuations in the plasma core

Abstract

ECE correlation radiometry is a technique for measuring high frequency electron temperature fluctuations in the plasma core of fusion relevant devices. Two correlation methods, based on different physical principles, have been developed at W7-AS and TEXT-U. Depending on the required application, the two techniques can offer complementary advantages. At W7-AS a comparison of both techniques has been carried out. In all measurements both techniques yield identical results to within measurement error. The advantages of each method are discussed.