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A new laser system on the J-TEXT tokamak measures plasma properties with high resolution. This system provides accurate electron density and current density profiles, revealing plasma behaviors like sawtooth cycles.

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Area of Science:

  • Plasma physics
  • Fusion energy research
  • Optical diagnostics

Background:

  • Tokamak devices require precise measurements of plasma parameters.
  • Faraday effect measurements are crucial for understanding plasma behavior.
  • Previous diagnostic systems had limitations in spatial or temporal resolution.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To implement and validate a laser-based far-infrared polarimeter-interferometer system on the J-TEXT tokamak.
  • To achieve simultaneous polarimetric and interferometric measurements with high resolution.
  • To enable detailed studies of plasma dynamics, including electron density and current density profiles.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a three-wave technique with a laser-based far-infrared polarimeter-interferometer.
  • Measured Faraday effect via phase difference of counter-rotating circularly polarized laser beams.
  • Employed 1D parabolic beam expansion optics for continuous spatial coverage.

Main Results:

  • Achieved simultaneous polarimetric and interferometric measurements with 0.1° phase resolution and 50 kHz bandwidth.
  • Obtained temporal resolution of approximately 1 μs.
  • Covered 80% of the plasma cross-section (45 cm) with initial three test chords.
  • Confirmed measurement reliability against computational data and HCN interferometer.
  • Observed perturbations linked to sawtooth cycles and Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) activity.

Conclusions:

  • The implemented system provides reliable, high-resolution measurements of plasma parameters.
  • The diagnostic successfully captured dynamic plasma phenomena.
  • Future expansion to 30 chords will offer even higher spatial resolution for detailed profile analysis.