3D equilibrium reconstruction with islands

This study presents the development of a 3D equilibrium reconstruction tool and the results of the first-ever reconstruction of an island equilibrium. The SIESTA non-nested equilibrium solver has been coupled to the V3FIT 3D equilibrium reconstruction code. Computed from a coupled VMEC and SIESTA mo...

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Published in:Plasma physics and controlled fusion 2018-04, Vol.60 (4), p.44017
Main Authors: Cianciosa, M, Hirshman, S P, Seal, S K, Shafer, M W
Format: Article
Language:English
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70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY
equilibrium
islands
reconstruction
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Summary:This study presents the development of a 3D equilibrium reconstruction tool and the results of the first-ever reconstruction of an island equilibrium. The SIESTA non-nested equilibrium solver has been coupled to the V3FIT 3D equilibrium reconstruction code. Computed from a coupled VMEC and SIESTA model, synthetic signals are matched to measured signals by finding an optimal set of equilibrium parameters. By using the normalized pressure in place of normalized flux, non-equilibrium quantities needed by diagnostic signals can be efficiently mapped to the equilibrium. The effectiveness of this tool is demonstrated by reconstructing an island equilibrium of a DIII-D inner wall limited L-mode case with an n = 1 error field applied. Finally, flat spots in Thomson and ECE temperature diagnostics show the reconstructed islands have the correct size and phase.
ISSN:0741-3335
1361-6587
DOI:10.1088/1361-6587/aaaf90