Suppression of edge localized modes in high-confinement KSTAR plasmas by nonaxisymmetric magnetic perturbations

Y. M. Jeon, J. K. Park, S. W. Yoon, W. H. Ko, S. G. Lee, K. D. Lee, G. S. Yun, Y. U. Nam, W. C. Kim, Jong Gu Kwak, K. S. Lee, H. K. Kim, H. L. Yang

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

357 Scopus citations

Abstract

Edge localized modes (ELMs) in high-confinement mode plasmas were completely suppressed in KSTAR by applying n=1 nonaxisymmetric magnetic perturbations. Initially, the ELMs were intensified with a reduction of frequency, but completely suppressed later. The electron density had an initial 10% decrease followed by a gradual increase as ELMs were suppressed. Interesting phenomena such as a saturated evolution of edge T e and broadband changes of magnetic fluctuations were observed, suggesting the change of edge transport by the applied magnetic perturbations.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number035004
JournalPhysical review letters
Volume109
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 20 2012

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Physics and Astronomy

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Suppression of edge localized modes in high-confinement KSTAR plasmas by nonaxisymmetric magnetic perturbations'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this