TJ-II: Physics of transport decoupling, an approach to measure the phase relation between density and temperature fluctuations
Experimental campaign
2019 Autumn
Proposal title
Physics of transport decoupling, an approach to measure the phase relation between density and temperature fluctuations
Name and affiliation of proponent
Igor Nedzelskiy (IST), Mark Koepke (UWV, Ulises Losada (Ciemat), Carlos Hidalgo (Ciemat)
Details of contact person at LNF
Carlos Hidalgo
Description of the activity
Why is there decoupling between particle and energy transport channels at the transition to improved confinement regimes?. Physics behind uncoupled transport channels is a relevant open question for understanding both ELM control techniques (e.g. using RMP) as part of the ITER base-line scenario and the development of plasma scenarios without ELMs (e.g. I-mode). Interestingly, uncoupled transport channels has been also reported in stellarators / heliotrons (e.g. TJ-II [1]).
Transport channel decoupling could be driven by any mechanism that leads to a modification of the cross-phase between density and temperature fluctuations caused by changing driving conditions [ ].
We propose to measure the phase relation between density and temperature fluctuations using a combined Retarting Field Analyzer (RFA) [2] and Langmuir probes that has been recently developed for TJ-II stellarator.
International or National funding project or entity
Eurofusion, DOE [US]
Description of required resources
Required resources:
- Number of plasma discharges or days of operation: 3 days [one as Principal Investigator]
- Essential diagnostic systems: RFA + probe diagnostic
- Type of plasmas (heating configuration): ECRH
- Specific requirements on wall conditioning if any: standard TJ-II condicitions
- External users: need a local computer account for data access: yes
- Any external equipment to be integrated? Provide description and integration needs:Installation of the RFA + probe diagnostic by mid-December in the reciprocating drive D
Preferred dates and degree of flexibility
Preferred dates: 16-12-2019 / 20-12-2019