Direct spectroscopic observation of charge-exchange recombination of medium-Z elements in the PLT tokamak

C. H. Skinner, S. Suckewer, S. A. Cohen, G. Schilling, R. Wilson, B. Stratton

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Abstract

We report the first observation of line emission resulting directly from charge-exchange recombination of medium-Z elements injected into a PLT discharge. Transitions due to the radiative cascade immediately following charge-exchange of He-like Al and Sc were observed. One of the newly observed lines, AlXI 3209, offers a convenient spectroscopic and medium-Z charge-exchange diagnostic due to its long (air) wavelength. Spatial scans provided information on the profile of the neutral beam in the plasma.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)458-461
Number of pages4
JournalPhysical review letters
Volume53
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 1984

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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