Abstract
Cleaning systems of metallic first mirrors are needed in
more than 20 optical diagnostic systems from ITER to
avoid reflectivity losses. Currently, plasma sputtering
is considered as one of the most promising techniques to
remove deposits coming from the main wall (mainly
beryllium and tungsten). This work presents the results
of plasma cleaning of rhodium and molybdenum mirrors
exposed in JET-ILW and contaminated with typical tokamak
elements (including beryllium and tungsten). Using radio
frequency (13.56 MHz) argon or helium plasma, the removal
of mixed layers was demonstrated and mirror reflectivity
improved towards initial values. The cleaning was
evaluated by performing reflectivity measurements,
scanning electron microscopy, x-ray photoelectron
spectroscopy and ion beam analysis.
Original language | English |
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Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Physica Scripta |
Volume | 2016 |
Issue number | T167 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2016 |
MoE publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |