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Correlation of the Orthogonal Basis of the Core Plasma Distribution to the Divertor Footprint Distribution in LHD

Plasma and Fusion Research, ISSN: 1880-6821, Vol: 18, Issue: 0, Page: 2402021-2402021
2023
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We have applied the multivariable analysis technique called the proper orthogonal decomposition (POD) to both the divertor particle flux distribution and the electron pressure distribution in the core region of LHD. The cross-correlation analysis indicates that 3rd, 4th, and 5th POD modes of the electron pressure distribution are highly correlated with the divertor footprint index which is a measure of where the peak position of the particle flux distribution is located on the inner divertor plate. Both the 3rd and 4th modes seem to correspond to the shift of the electron pressure peak position from the magnetic-axis radius. In contrast, 5th mode has a strong influence on the peripheral gradient of the electron pressure distribution. Their relationships with the divertor footprint could be explained by the finite β and the Pfirsch-Schlüter current effects.

Bibliographic Details

Hirohiko Tanaka; Noriyasu Ohno; Suguru Masuzaki; Gakushi Kawamura; Yuki Hayashi; Masahiro Kobayashi; Kiyofumi Mukai; Yasuhiro Suzuki; Shin Kajita

Japan Society of Plasma Science and Nuclear Fusion Research

Physics and Astronomy

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