Momentum transport in ITER-relevant transport regimes
2024 Research Campaign, Turbulence and Transport
Purpose of Experiment
We will conduct experiments to investigate turbulent momentum transport through neutral beam injection (NBI) modulation in plasma scenarios relevant to future fusion machines, such as ITER. In these scenarios, the externally applied torque on the plasma must be small, and significant electron heating is desired. Using new analysis techniques, this investigation will determine the least understood contributions to momentum flux: diffusion, convection, and residual stress (which generates a so-called intrinsic torque). The results will be compared to turbulence measurements of the Reynolds stress and will be used to validate integrated modeling, gyrokinetic codes, and reduced gyrofluid models before reliable predictions can be made about rotation profiles for ITER or other future fusion devices.