Field line mapping and equilibrium reconstructions in new CNT Configuration

ORAL

Abstract

The Columbia Non-neutral Torus (CNT) has the useful feature of having adjustable coil geometry, creating up to three different stellarators each having a completely new shape to its magnetic surfaces and a different Iota profile. Recently the tilt angle between the two interlocking coils has been changed for the first time on CNT, allowing a study of the new magnetic geometry. In the new configuration field line mapping has been accomplished for multiple current ratios and magnetic fields to confirm the existence of good nested magnetic surfaces. At a specific current ratio a large one-three island chain is created. Plasma parameters have been measured with the new coil configuration, both in cases of a large internal island chain, and in cases without. Full 3D equilibrium reconstructions of potential and density are being performed using a modified version of the existing Poisson-Boltzmann solver. Field line mapping in this configuration will be presented, and a progress report on the equilibrium reconstructions will also be given.

Authors

  • Peter Traverso

    Columbia University

  • Thomas Sunn Pedersen

    Columbia University

  • Paul Brenner

    Columbia University

  • Xabier Sarasola

    Columbia University

  • Benoit Durand de Gevigney

    Columbia University