Beam ion acceleration by ICRH in JET discharges

POSTER

Abstract

The ion Monte-Carlo orbit integrator NUBEAM, used in TRANSP has been enhanced to include an ``RF-kick'' operator to simulate the interaction of RF fields and fast ions. The RF quasi-linear operator (localized in space) uses a second R-Z orbit integrator. We apply this to analysis of recent JET discharges using ICRH with the ITER-like first wall. An example of results for a high performance Hybrid discharge for which standard TRANSP analysis simulated the DD neutron emission rate below measurements, re-analysis using the RF-kick operator results in increased beam parallel and perpendicular energy densities ($\simeq$ 40{\%} and 15{\%} respectively), and increased beam-thermal neutron emission ($\simeq$ 35{\%}), making the total rate closer to the measurement. Checks of the numerics, comparisons with measurements, and ITER implications will be presented. Supported in part by the US DoE contract DE-AC02-09CH11466 and by EUROfusion No 633053.

Authors

  • R.V. Budny

    Retired

  • Marina Gorelenkova

    PPPL, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, Princeton University, Princeton NJ 08543 USA, Princeton Plasma Physics Lab

  • N. Bertelli

    PPPL, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory