The separatrix electron density in JET, ASDEX upgrade and alcator C-Mod H-mode plasmas: A common evaluation procedure and correlation with engineering parameters

Silvagni, D.; Grover, O.; Stagni, A.; Hughes, J. W.; Miller, M. A.; Lomanowski, B.; Ciraolo, G.; Dunne, M.; Eich, T.; Frassinetti, L.; Giroud, C.; Jepu, I.; Kallenbach, A.; Kirjasuo, A.; Kuang, A.; Luda, T.; Thun, C. Perez von; Pütterich, T.; Sun, H. J.; Zohm, H.

doi:10.1016/j.nme.2025.101867

Title: The separatrix electron density in JET, ASDEX upgrade and alcator C-Mod H-mode plasmas: A common evaluation procedure and correlation with engineering parameters

Journal Article · 01 March 2025 · Nuclear Materials and Energy

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nme.2025.101867 · OSTI ID:2500911

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Journal Information:: Nuclear Materials and Energy, Journal Name: Nuclear Materials and Energy Journal Issue: C Vol. 42; ISSN 2352-1791

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