The PBX-M Thomson scattering system

B. LeBlanc, R. Bell, D. Dimock, P. A. Duperrex, J. Felt, R. Palladino, E. Tolnas

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Abstract

The PBX-M Thomson scattering system is reviewed after its first 9 months of operation. The system measures Te(R) and ne(R) at 55 radial points on the horizontal midplane with a spatial resolution of ≤1.1 cm. The scattered light is collected by a Bouwers concentric mirror system and imaged onto 12-m-long fiber bundles. A composite entrance slit is used to optimize the system performance. The synchronization between the scattered light and detector gate is done via a laser-triggered spark gap. A penetration in the indentation coil allows the (ruby) laser beam to be dumped away from the plasma chamber. Other aspects of the system will be discussed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)3566-3569
Number of pages4
JournalReview of Scientific Instruments
Volume61
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - 1990

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Instrumentation

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