Using field line following to investigate magnetic island effects on connection length for HSX

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Abstract

The divertor configurations in stellarators currently being explored are based on the inherent edge magnetic structures accessible in each particular device. In general, a larger connection length will lead to an enhancement of the perpendicular-to-parallel particle and energy transport in the scrape-off layer. Field line following is used to analyze the effects of varying the magnetic field configurations on connection lengths and strike points for HSX. In particular, the role of n/m = 8/7 and 4/4 magnetic island structures in the edge regions of configurations available to HSX are investigated. Implications for divertor-related studies on HSX will be discussed.

Authors

  • L.D. Hurd

    University of Wisconsin

  • Chris Hegna

    University of Wisconsin

  • C. Clark

    University of Wisconsin, HSX Plasma Lab, Univeristy of Wisconsin

  • D.T. Anderson

    University of Wisconsin, HSX Plasma Lab, University of Wisconsin, HSX Plasma Laboratory, University of Wisconsin-Madison, HSX Plasma Lab, Univeristy of Wisconsin, HSX Plasma Lab, University of Wisconsin, Madison, University of Wisconsin-Madison

  • J.N. Talmadge

    University of Wisconsin, HSX Plasma Lab, University of Wisconsin, HSX Plasma Laboratory, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin, Madison, HSX Plasma Lab, University of Wisconsin, Madison