Mechanical design of the NSTX high-k scattering diagnostic

R. Feder, E. Mazzucato, T. Munsat, H. Park, D. R. Smith, R. Ellis, G. Labik, C. Priniski

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Abstract

The NSTX High-k Scattering Diagnostic measures small-scale density fluctuations by the heterodyne detection of waves scattered from a millimeter wave probe beam at 280 GHz and λ=1. 07 mm. To enable this measurement, major alterations were made to the NSTX vacuum vessel and Neutral Beam armor. Close collaboration between the PPPL physics and engineering staff resulted in a flexible system with steerable launch and detection optics that can position the scattering volume either near the magnetic axis (p ≈ . T) or near the edge (p ≈ . 8). ISO feet of carefully aligned corrugated waveguide was installed for injection of the probe beam and collection of the scattered signal in to the detection electronics.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication21st IEEE/NPS Symposium on Fusion Engineering, SOFE'05
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Print)142440150X, 9781424401505
DOIs
StatePublished - 2005
Event21st IEEE/NPS Symposium on Fusion Engineering, SOFE'05 - Knoxville, TN, United States
Duration: Sep 26 2005Sep 29 2005

Publication series

NameProceedings - Symposium on Fusion Engineering

Conference

Conference21st IEEE/NPS Symposium on Fusion Engineering, SOFE'05
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityKnoxville, TN
Period9/26/059/29/05

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Nuclear and High Energy Physics
  • Nuclear Energy and Engineering

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