HT-7 Tokamak离子回旋波和低杂波等离子体逃逸电子行为研究

HT-7 Tokamak拥有离子回旋波(ICRF)和低杂波(LHW)两套加热系统.ICRF主要对加热离子有比较好的加热效果,LHW则主要是通过电子Landau阻尼加热电子.除此之外,在ICRF和LHW协同加热的条件下,可以对等离子体产生更有效的加热效果,增加等离子体的聚变反应截面,增加聚变中子产额.本文报道了LHW对改善ICRF和等离子体耦合的重要作用,ICRF和LHW加热等离子体中电子温度随时间的演化过程,计算了放电过程中电子逃逸的阈值能量,分析了逃逸电子的产生过程,以及放电过程中的中子产额.研究结果发     

Observation of the lower hybrid waves near the three-dimensional null pair

Magnetic reconnection is a fundamental process in plasma, which is thought to play important roles both in laboratory and natural plasmas through affecting magnetic topology, heating and accelerating particles. During an event on Oct. 1st, 2001, the Cluster tetrahedron circled around the magnetic reconnection region several times, and Xiao et al. first identified the null pair and found that the spectrum of the null-point oscillation shows the maximum power near the lower-hybrid frequency. In this paper we report the observation of electromagnetic and electrostatic wave enhancements near lower hybrid frequency associated with the reconnection process near the null pair. The lower hybrid waves (LHWs) with quasi-perpendicular propagation were identified and also confirmed by the power law of the spectrum of electric and magnetic fields. Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 40325012, 40390151, 40574073, 40574074, and 40640420563), the Research Foundation from Ministry of Education of China (Grant No. 40174043), and the China Plan on the International Polar Year     

Metastable argon atoms under significant neutral depletion in helicon plasmas by laser-induced fluorescence

We study the spatial distribution of the metastable-state argon atoms in high density helicon plasmas by means of laser-induced fluorescence. It is observed that the neutral argon in metastable-state has an anomalous radial distribution in density; it has a caldera-like shape radially, which is rare in typical low-temperature plasmas such as inductively coupled plasmas wherein the density increases toward the discharge center, as previously reported. The formation of the distribution can be explained as it forms by the combined effects of significant neutral depletion in high plasma density, off-axis electron-density distribution, and increasing diffusive loss toward the wall. To establish the assertion with the underlying physics, we calculate a simple global model and obtain the neutral density distribution in metastable-state under various conditions. The calculated results qualitatively agree with the experimental results.     

低杂波电流驱动下加热的数值模拟

应用作者最新改进的求解FOKKER-PLANK方程的程序,首次得到了低杂波电流驱动下的加热功率密度和加热功率.这些数值模拟结果不仅很好地解决了低杂波电流驱动中的功率平衡问题,而且也能为以后的托卡马克低杂波电流驱动实验提供一定的指导作用.     

Observations of resonance cones near the lower hybrid frequency

The existence of resonance cones in the lower hybrid domain has been verified experimentally by an rf double probe technique. The observations are in good agreement with cold plasma theory. Measurements at small cone angles demonstrate the influence of ion terms, limiting the existence of cones to frequencies above the lower hybrid frequency.     

Parametric decay instabilities of lower hybrid waves on CFETR

The lower hybrid current drive is a potential candidate for sustaining plasma current in tokamak steady-state operations, which could be used in China Fusion Engineering Test Reactor (CFETR) with input power up to a few tens of megawatts. Such high input power could trigger the well-known parametric instabilities (PIs) at the plasma edge affecting the propagation and absorption of the lower hybrid pump waves. By analytically solving the nonlinear dispersion relation describing PIs, an explicit expression of the PI growth rate is obtained and analyzed in detail. It is found that pressure is the key parameter determining the PI characteristics. Ion sound quasi-mode is the dominant decay channel in the low-pressure regime, while the ion cyclotron quasi-mode (ICQM), as well as its harmonics, becomes dominant in the intermediate regime. In the high-pressure regime, only one mixed channel is found, which is related to Landau damping by free-streaming ions. Analytical expressions of growth rates of these decay channels are also obtained to show the parameter dependence at different pressure limits. The above analytical results are used to estimate the PIs on a typical profile of CFETR, and verified by corresponding numerical calculations. ICQM is found to be the strongest decay channel with a considerable growth rate for CFETR.     

Observation of extraordinary wave propagation near the lower hybrid resonance frequency

Measurements of k_⊥ for an extraordinary wave near the lower hybrid frequency have been carried out by means of propagation between two dipole antennas into a plasma column. Resonance-like behavior have been observed when plasma parameters and frequency fulfil the condition ω ≈ ω_LH.     

Investigation of lower hybrid current drive during H-mode in EAST tokamak

H-mode discharges with lower hybrid current drive (LHCD) alone are achieved in EAST divertor plasma over a wide parameter range. These H-mode discharges are characterized by a sudden drop in D_α emission and a spontaneous rise in main plasma density. Good lower hybrid (LH) coupling during H-mode is obtained by putting the plasma close to the antenna and by injecting D₂ gas from a pipe near the grill mouse. The analysis of lower hybrid current drive properties shows that the LH deposition profile shifts off axis during H-mode, and current drive (CD) efficiency decreases due to the increase in density. Modeling results of H-mode discharges with a general ray tracing code GENRAY are reported.     

Effects of trapped electrons on off-axis lower hybrid current drive in tokamaks

The effects of trapped electrons on off-axis lower hybrid current drive （LHCD） in tokamaks are studied, A computer code for solving the Fokker-Planck equation in a toroidal geometry is developed and employed. The code is suitable for various auxiliary heating and current drive schemes in tokamak plasmas. The influence of the resonance regime on the current drive efficiency as well as the influence of trapped particle fraction on the current drive efficiency are emphasized. It is shown that, as an electrostatic force, the lower hybrid wave causes some of the trapped electrons to be untrapped and lose their energy, which can cut the LHCD efficiency by about 30%. The ITER scaling law is also used to estimate the trapped electron effects.[第一段]     

Modulation of absorption manner in helicon discharges by changing profile of low axial magnetic field

The modulation of absorption manner in helicon discharge by changing the profile of low axial magnetic field is explored experimentally in this work. The experiments are carried out in Boswell-type antenna driven by 13.56-MHz power source in 0.35-Pa argon environment. The peak of the external non-uniform magnetic field(B_(ex)) along the axis is observed in a range from 0 Gs to 250 Gs(1 Gs = 10~(-4) T), where the electron density varies from 0.5×10~(16) m~(-3) to 9×10~(16) m~(-3).When Bex is located near the tube upper end sealed by a dielectric plate, or near the tube bottom end connected with a diffusion chamber, the plasmas are centralized in the tube in the former case while the strong luminance appears between the edge of the tube and the axial line in the latter case. When Bex is located in the middle of the antenna, moreover, an effective resistance(R_(eff)) peak appears apparently with increasing magnetic field. The glow moves toward first the edge of the tube and then the two antenna legs as the magnetic field increases. The discharge in this case is caused by the absorption of Trivelpiece–Gould(TG) wave. It is suggested that B_(ex) is located in the middle of the antenna to obtain a higher efficiency of power transfer.     

HT-7托卡马克上低杂波电流驱动实验中的快电子动力学

在低杂波电流驱动实验中，快电子的动力学对等离子体的品质有至关重要的影响。HT-7托卡马克上，新近发展了一套硬X射线阵列诊断系统用于快电子的动力学研究。本文给出了在不同的低杂波电流驱动实验中，例如高参数，长脉冲，以及反向电流驱动实验，快电子的动力学行为。     

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用有限拉莫尔半径(FLR)修正的相对论色散关系进行了数值模拟，研究了电子回旋波在高温、高密等离子体的功率沉积，并将计算结果与应用弱相对论Fokker-Planck方程得到的结果进行了比较。结果表明，在高温、高密等离子体中，波功率的吸收非常集中；平行折射率、极向发射位置和发射波频率的变化都会影响波功率沉积的大小和分布；平行折射率变大后，FLR效应会使波的阻尼减少。     

EAST低混杂波功率沉积和电流驱动剖面控制的数值模拟

对原有的低混杂波电流驱动模拟程序进行改进,使之能够研究EAST上如何控制低混杂波功率沉积和电流驱动分布.在EAST非圆截面的平衡位形下,应用改进后的程序详细计算不同低混杂波功率谱、等离子体密度和温度分布对低混杂波功率沉积位置和电流驱动剖面分布的影响.通过计算发现,选取合适的低混杂波功率谱,等离子体温度分布和密度分布可以对功率沉积位置和电流驱动分布的剖面进行控制;调节等离子体温度分布可以很好的控制低混杂波近轴电流驱动分布和离轴电流驱动分布.     

Geometric resonances of an inhomogeneous finite plasma cylinder near the lower hybrid frequency

Geometric resonances of a plasma cylinder are studied in the vicinity of the lower hybrid frequency (LHF). Good agreement between observations and calculations includinh both finite length effects and radial density profile are achieved. The striking feature of these investigations is the appearance of higher axial modes for frequencies above the LHF.     

Toroidal rotation induced by 4.6 GHz lower hybrid current drive on EAST tokamak

Using a tangentially viewing x-ray imaging crystal spectrometer, substantial co-current rotation driven by lower hybrid current drive(LHCD) at 4.6 GHz is observed on EAST tokamak. This study presents plasma rotation behaviors with 4.6 GHz LHCD injection. Typically, the 10-20 km/s co-current rotation change and the transport of rotation velocity from edge to core are observed. The relationship between plasma parameters and rotation is also investigated, indicating that rotation decreases with increasing internal inductance(l_i) and increases with increasing safety factor(q_0). Hysteresis between rotation and T_e plasma stored energy is observed, suggesting different response times between the electron heating and rotation acceleration by LHCD. A comparison between the rotations driven by 4.6 G LHCD and 2.45 G LHCD on EAST is also presented, in which higher frequency LHCD could induce more rotation changes.     

大气中固体燃烧等离子体与微波相互作用的实验研究

 设计制造了含特定组分的化学药剂，利用热力学方法对其在大气中燃烧所产生的等离子体的电子密度进行了理论计算，对该等离子体对2~15 GHz波段微波的透射衰减和反射进行了测试。测试结果表明，该等离子体对该波段微波具有宽波段强吸收和弱反射性能，波段内的平均吸收大于25 dB，反射信号几乎淹没在背景噪声中。并从理论上分析了带电子与中性粒子的造成这一现象的主要原因是碰撞吸收。     

大气中固体燃烧等离子体与微波相互作用的实验研究

设计制造了含特定组分的化学药剂,利用热力学方法对其在大气中燃烧所产生的等离子体的电子密度进行了理论计算,对该等离子体对2~15 GHz波段微波的透射衰减和反射进行了测试。测试结果表明,该等离子体对该波段微波具有宽波段强吸收和弱反射性能,波段内的平均吸收大于25 dB,反射信号几乎淹没在背景噪声中。并从理论上分析了带电子与中性粒子的造成这一现象的主要原因是碰撞吸收。     

Simulation on effect of poloidal power spectrum on lower hybrid wave propagation

The coupling of lower hybrid wave to the plasma is a crucial issue for efficient current drive in tokamaks. This paper establishes a new coupling model which assumes the antenna to be a curved face and the plasma to be a cylinder. Power spectrum considering the coupling between wave-guides in both poloidal and toroidal direction is simply estimated and discussed. The effect of the poloidal wave vector on wave propagation, power deposition and driven current is also investigated with the help of lower hybrid current drive code. Results show that the poloidal wave vector affects the ray tracing, and also has effect on power deposition and driven current. The effect of the poloidal wave vector on power deposition and driven current profile depends on plasma parameters. Preliminary studies suggest that it seems possible to control the current profile by adjusting the poloidal phase difference between the waveguide in poloidal direction.