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20162023
most citedAn improved understanding of the roles of atomic processes and power balance in divertor target ion current loss during detachment

65 citations · 243 across the 8 of their papers we have counts for

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8 papers

physics.plasm-ph2023★ 15 cited

Divertor shaping with neutral baffling as a solution to the tokamak power exhaust challenge

K. Verhaegh, J. R. Harrison, D. Moulton +20

Exhausting power from the hot fusion core to the plasma-facing components is one of the biggest challenges in fusion energy. The MAST Upgrade tokamak uniquely integrates strong con…

physics.plasm-ph2023

Investigations of atomic \& molecular processes of NBI-heated discharges in the MAST Upgrade Super-X divertor with implications for reactors

K. Verhaegh, J. R. Harrison, B. Lipschultz +20

This experimental study presents an in-depth investigation of the performance of the MAST-U Super-X divertor during NBI-heated operation (up to 2.5 MW) focussing on volumetric ion…

physics.plasm-ph2021★ 50 cited

The role of plasma-molecule interactions on power and particle balance during detachment on the TCV tokamak

Kevin Verhaegh, Bruce Lipschultz, James Harrison +14

This paper shows experimental results from the TCV tokamak that indicate plasma-molecule interactions involving and possibly play an important role as sinks of energy…

physics.plasm-ph2020★ 39 cited

A novel hydrogenic spectroscopic technique for inferring the role of plasma-molecule interaction on power and particle balance during detached conditions

K Verhaegh, B Lipschultz, C Bowman +13

Detachment, an important mechanism for reducing target heat deposition, is achieved through reductions in power, particle and momentum; which are induced through plasma-atom and pl…

physics.plasm-ph2020★ 34 cited

A study of the influence of plasma-molecule interactions on particle balance during detachment

K Verhaegh, B Lipschultz, J R Harrison +9

In this work we provide experimental insights into the impact of plasma-molecule interactions on the target ion flux decrease during divertor detachment achieved through a core den…

physics.plasm-ph2018★ 65 cited

An improved understanding of the roles of atomic processes and power balance in divertor target ion current loss during detachment

Kevin Verhaegh, Bruce Lipschultz, Basil Duval +16

The process of divertor detachment, whereby heat and particle fluxes to divertor surfaces are strongly diminished, is required to reduce heat loading and erosion in a magnetic fusi…