Characterization and calibration of the Thomson scattering diagnostic suite for the C-2W field-reversed configuration experiment

Characterization and calibration of the Thomson scattering diagnostic suite for the C-2W field-reversed configuration experiment

October 2018 | A. Ottaviano | Review of Scientific Instruments | Paper

The new C-2W Thomson scattering (TS) diagnostic consists of two individual subsystems for monitoring electron temperature (Te) and density (ne): one system in the central region is currently operational, and the second system is being commissioned to monitor the open field line region.

Design and Characterization of High Repetition Rate Lasers and Collection Optics for Thomson Scattering Diagnostics on C-2W

Design and Characterization of High Repetition Rate Lasers and Collection Optics for Thomson Scattering Diagnostics on C-2W

April 2018 | A. Ottaviano | HTPD2018 | Poster

A new Thomson scattering (TS) system is being constructed on C-2W for obtaining electron temperature and density profiles with high temporal and spatial resolution. Validating the performance of the TS’s custom designed system components is crucial to obtaining reliable Te and ne profiles of C-2W’s plasma.