Attainable Plasma Configurations for the Columbia University Tokamak for Education using TokaMaker

TokaMaker, an open-source time-dependent Grad-Shafranov tool for the design and modeling of axisymmetric fusion devices, is utilized to investigate operating scenarios for the Columbia University Tokamak for Education (CUTE)[1]. CUTE is a flexible low-aspect ratio tokamak currently being refurbished as an education and training focused tokamak platform. Exploration of attainable plasma configurations will be presented including static and time-dependent effects, including flux consumption and eddy currents. Optimization of breakdown and startup, including null formation, will also be presented. Examples for all workflows will be added to the TokaMaker repository for community use.

[1] C. Hansen et al., CPC 298, 109111 (2024)