Preparation of TFTR diagnostics for D--T break-even experiments

Journal Article · Mon Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1988 · Rev. Sci. Instrum.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1140041· OSTI ID:6949745

Johnson, L C; Manos, D M; Young, K M

Although diagnostic systems for the tokamak fusion test reactor (TFTR) must be compatible with high-power experiments in deuterium--tritium (D--T) plasmas, it has been neither possible nor desirable to implement all the required features during the early phases of the facility. The research plan, the physical plant, instrumentation, and diagnostic techniques have all evolved during the past decade, and some of the original plans are no longer suitable. Preparations are now underway for D--T operation in TFTR in 1990. Among the activities necessary in support of the research plan are completion of the installation of the D--T diagnostic set, modification of diagnostic hardware to accommodate the ''igloo'' radiation shield of the torus, installation of auxiliary shielding for detectors and electronics, and enhancement of the reliability of specific components. These preparations and the final D--T diagnostic set for TFTR will be described.

• Research Organization: Princeton University, Plasma Physics Laboratory, Princeton, New Jersey 08543
• OSTI ID: 6949745
• Journal Information: Rev. Sci. Instrum.; (United States), Journal Name: Rev. Sci. Instrum.; (United States) Vol. 59:8; ISSN RSINA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY
700102* -- Fusion Energy-- Plasma Research-- Diagnostics
BARYONS
CALIBRATION
ELECTRIC COILS
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION
ELEMENTARY PARTICLES
EQUIPMENT
FERMIONS
GAMMA RADIATION
HADRONS
INELASTIC SCATTERING
INTERFEROMETERS
IONIZING RADIATIONS
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
NEUTRONS
NUCLEONS
PLANNING
PLASMA DIAGNOSTICS
RADIATIONS
ROGOWSKI COIL
SCATTERING
TFTR TOKAMAK
THERMONUCLEAR REACTORS
THOMSON SCATTERING
TOKAMAK TYPE REACTORS