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Spectroscopic Characterization of Plasmoid Properties During Pellet Fueling in W7-X

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Abstract

This study utilizes a spectroscopic approach to investigate the properties of plasmoids that are formed during the process of cryogenic hydrogen pellet fueling in the Wendelstein 7-X (W7-X) stellarator. An analysis of the Balmer series emissions was conducted using a diagnostic that was installed during the 2024 operational campaign. Electron temperature, density, and plasma beta (β) values can be inferred from the emissions of radiation from the ablation plasmoid. These values are essential for validating pellet ablation models and, in the future, optimizing fueling strategies in steady-state fusion devices.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)2744-2749
Number of pages6
JournalIEEE Transactions on Plasma Science
Volume54
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 1 2026

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Nuclear and High Energy Physics
  • Condensed Matter Physics

Keywords

  • Cryogenic hydrogen pellets
  • diagnostic spectroscopy
  • pellet ablation
  • pellet fueling
  • plasma diagnostics
  • plasma spectroscopy
  • plasmoid dynamics
  • Stark broadening
  • stellarator
  • Wendelstein 7-X (W7-X)

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