Nov 2023 | Research Library, Posters, Diagnostics, Experiment, Fusion Energy, Fusion Research, Fusion Science, Fusion Technology, Plasma Research, Turbulence
November 2023 | L. Schmitz | APS DPP 2023 | Poster
First direct evidence of FRC toroidal magnetic field fluctuations via Cross-Polarization Scattering
Oct 2022 | Research Library, Posters, Diagnostics, Experiment, Fusion Energy, Fusion Research, Fusion Science, Fusion Technology, Plasma Research, Stability, Transport
October 2022 | L. Schmitz | APS-DPP 2022 | Poster
Doppler Backscattering measurements show that the statistical properties of density fluctuations change significantly near the excluded flux radius
Jun 2022 | Research Library, Presentations, Diagnostics, Experiment, Fusion Energy, Fusion Research, Fusion Science, Fusion Technology, Plasma Research, Transport, Turbulence
June 2022 | L. Schmitz | TOFE | Presentation
Microwave-based diagnostic techniques have major advantages in
high temperature/burning plasmas more robust that optical diagnostics:
– no in-vessel / first wall optical windows/mirrors needed
Nov 2021 | Research Library, Posters, Diagnostics, Edge Control, Experiment, Fusion Energy, Fusion Research, Fusion Science, Fusion Technology, Plasma Research, Turbulence
November 2021 | L. Schmitz | APS-DPP 2021 | Poster
We investigate here the interaction of the mirror plasma scrape-off layer, characterized by drift-interchange turbulence with an exponential toroidal wavenumber spectrum, and the much more quiescent FRC core, characterized by very low ion-scale turbulence levels, and a flat or inverted toroidal wavenumber spectrum.
Feb 2021 | Research Library, Posters, Diagnostics, Experiment, Fusion Energy, Fusion Research, Fusion Science, Fusion Technology, Instabilities, Plasma Research, Turbulence
December 2020 | L. Schmitz | HTPD 2020 | Poster
A four channel DBS system delivers fluctuation data and ExB velocity covering the entire shot. ExB velocity measurements confirm strong ExB