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2D full wave modeling for a synthetic Doppler backscattering diagnostic.

J C Hillesheim¹, C Holland, L Schmitz

¹Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, USA. jchillesheim@physics.ucla.edu

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Area of Science:

Plasma physics
Fusion energy research
Turbulence diagnostics

Background:

Doppler backscattering (DBS) is crucial for measuring plasma density fluctuations and turbulence velocity in magnetic confinement devices like tokamaks.
Comparing experimental data with theoretical models is essential for validating and refining plasma simulation techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and utilize a synthetic Doppler backscattering (DBS) diagnostic.
To enable direct comparisons between experimental measurements from the DIII-D tokamak and predictions from nonlinear gyrokinetic simulations.
To accurately determine the wavenumber sensitivity of the DBS diagnostic.

Main Methods:

A synthetic DBS diagnostic was created using ray tracing and a 2D finite difference, time domain full wave code.
The synthetic diagnostic incorporated experimental data, including density profiles, magnetic geometry, and antenna/beam characteristics from the DIII-D tokamak.
The impact of the synthetic diagnostic on nonlinear gyrokinetic simulation outputs was analyzed.

Main Results:

The study successfully implemented a synthetic DBS diagnostic for comparative analysis.
The developed tool allows for the estimation of the wavenumber range detectable by a Gaussian beam.
An example demonstrates the effect of the synthetic diagnostic on gyrokinetic simulation results.

Conclusions:

The synthetic DBS diagnostic is a valuable tool for bridging the gap between experimental plasma measurements and theoretical simulations.
This approach enhances the validation of nonlinear gyrokinetic codes by directly comparing their predictions with realistic diagnostic responses.
The methodology provides a pathway for more accurate interpretation of plasma turbulence data in fusion research.