Impurity analysis of NSTX using a transmission grating-based imaging spectrometer

Deepak Kumar*, Michael Finkenthal, Dan Stutman, Ronald E. Bell, Daniel J. Clayton, Ahmed Diallo, Ben P. Leblanc, Mario Podesta, Kevin Tritz

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Abstract

A transmission grating-based imaging spectrometer has recently been installed and operated on the National Spherical Torus Experiment (NSTX) at PPPL. This paper describes the spectral and spatial characteristics of impurity emission under different operating conditions of the experiment - neutral beam heated, ohmic heated and RF heated plasma. A typical spectrum from each scenario is analyzed to provide quantitative estimates of impurity fractions in the plasma.

Original languageEnglish
Article number065010
JournalPlasma Physics and Controlled Fusion
Volume54
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2012
Externally publishedYes

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