On the role of drifts in the divertor power load distribution in ASDEX Upgrade

Leena Aho-Mantila (Corresponding author), D.P. Coster, M. Wischmier, ASDEX Upgrade Team

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    Abstract

    Dissipation of the exhaust power in the tokamak scrape-off layer (SOL) is one of the key challenges for divertor operation in ITER and DEMO. Of particular concern is the mitigation of strongly peaked or asymmetrically distributed power loads on the low- and high-field-side target plates. In this contribution, we discuss the role of cross-field drifts in modifying the divertor power load distribution in the ASDEX Upgrade tokamak. A medium-density L-mode discharge exhibiting a typical, high level of asymmetry in normal field configuration (ion ∇B drift towards the lower divertor) is chosen for a detailed analysis.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication41st EPS Conference on Plasma Physics
    EditorsS. Ratynskaia, P. Mantica, A. Benuzzi-Mounaix, G. Dilecce, R. Bingham, M. Hirsch, B. Kemnitz, T. Klinger
    Publication statusPublished - 2014
    MoE publication typeNot Eligible
    Event41st EPS Conference on Plasma Physics - Berlin, Germany
    Duration: 23 Jun 201427 Jun 2014

    Publication series

    SeriesEurophysics Conference Abstracts
    Volume38F

    Conference

    Conference41st EPS Conference on Plasma Physics
    Country/TerritoryGermany
    CityBerlin
    Period23/06/1427/06/14

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