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Doppler-shift compensated spatial heterodyne spectroscopy for rapidly moving sources
Applied Optics
|June 18, 2021
Summary
This study introduces a new method to reduce artificial Doppler broadening in plasma measurements. This technique enables higher resolution and photon flux for improved diagnostic accuracy in fusion research.
Area of Science:
- Plasma Physics
- Spectroscopy
- Fusion Energy Research
Background:
- High-resolution measurements of neutral beam emission in magnetized plasmas are crucial for fusion diagnostics.
- Current methods are limited by artificial Doppler broadening from large collection optics.
- This broadening obscures spectral details, hindering accurate luminosity product determination.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a broadening compensation method for spatial heterodyne spectroscopy.
- To enable high-resolution measurements of neutral beam emission at higher photon fluxes.
- To improve diagnostic capabilities for tokamak plasmas.
Main Methods:
- A novel broadening compensation technique was developed for spatial heterodyne spectroscopy.
- The method was applied to measure emission from 61 keV deuterium neutrals in a tokamak plasma.
- Compensated and uncompensated measurements were compared using a 20 cm diameter collection lens system.
Main Results:
- The compensation technique significantly reduced artificial Doppler broadening.
- The spectral width of compensated measurements was ${\sim}0.13 \;{\rm{nm}}$, comparable to instrument resolution.
- This is approximately a 4x reduction compared to uncompensated measurements (${\sim}0.5 \;{\rm{nm}}$).
Conclusions:
- The developed method effectively compensates for artificial Doppler broadening.
- High-resolution, high-photon-flux measurements are now feasible for plasma diagnostics.
- This advancement is critical for precise characterization of fusion plasmas and neutral beam interactions.
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