Coupled transport in field-reversed configurations

Coupled transport in field-reversed configurations

February 2018 | L. Steinhauer | Physics of Plasmas | Paper

Coupled transport is the close interconnection between the cross-field and parallel fluxes in differ- ent regions due to topological changes in the magnetic field. This occurs because perpendicular transport is necessary for particles or energy to leave closed field-line regions, while parallel transport strongly affects evolution of open field-line regions.

Spectral and Intensity Calibration of a Thomson Scattering Diagnostic for the C-2W Field- Reversed Configuration Plasma Experiment

Spectral and Intensity Calibration of a Thomson Scattering Diagnostic for the C-2W Field- Reversed Configuration Plasma Experiment

April 2018 | T. Schindler | HTPD2018 | Poster

The C-2W Thomson Scattering diagnostic consists of two individual systems for monitoring electron temperature and density; one system in the central region is operational and the second system, currently under design, will monitor the open field line jet region1.

Magnetic Diagnostic Suite of the C-2W Field-Reversed Configuration Experiment

Magnetic Diagnostic Suite of the C-2W Field-Reversed Configuration Experiment

April 2018 | T. Roche | HTPD2018 | Poster

The C-2W machine is the world’s premier Advanced Beam-Driven FRC
n Monitoring the complete magnetic evolution of the plasma is essential for
understanding the system’s dynamics
n Over 500 B-field signals are monitored to provide both post-shot analysis data and data for an advanced active feedback system.