Fusion alpha loss diagnostic for ITER using activation technique

0367014 - ÚFP 2012 RIV CH eng J - Journal Article
Bonheure, G. - Hult, M. - González de Orduña, R. - Vermaercke, P. - Murari, A. - Popovichev, S. - Mlynář, Jan
Fusion alpha loss diagnostic for ITER using activation technique.
Fusion Engineering and Design. Roč. 86, 6-8 (2011), s. 1298-1301. ISSN 0920-3796. E-ISSN 1873-7196.
[Symposium on Fusion Technology (SOFT) /26th./. Porto, 27.09.2010-01.10.2010]
Institutional research plan: CEZ:AV0Z20430508
Keywords : ITER * fusion product * burning plasma diagnostics * alpha losses * activation technique
Subject RIV: BL - Plasma and Gas Discharge Physics
Impact factor: 1.490, year: 2011
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0920379611002778

In ITER, alpha particle loss measurements remain difficult and further progress is needed. A number of standard measurement methods have been proposed but techniques capable of operating in the fusion reactor conditions need development. The charged particle activation method is a novel concept demonstrated only recently on JET and its feasibility for performing measurements in ITER is being investigated. This design study presents the first detailed activation calculations in order to derive the diagnostic response and expected performance. The calculations were carried out using the activation inventory code FISPACT-2007 and the EAF-2007 nuclear data libraries. The results indicate that ITER Baseline requirements may be fulfilled and in situ measurements may be performed in an equatorial port plug. The main constraints and parameters are described. Finally, research needs for further diagnostic developments are outlined.
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