2 papers
physics.plasm-ph2024
Cross-Calibration and First Vertical ECE Measurement of Electron Energy Distribution in the TCV Tokamak
A. Tema Biwole, L. Porte, A. Fasoli +8
This paper describes the first Vertical Electron Cyclotron Emission (V-ECE) measurement of non-thermal electron distributions in the \textit{Tokamak à Configuration Variable}, TCV.…
physics.plasm-ph2024
Expulsion of runaway electrons using ECRH in the TCV tokamak
J. Decker, M. Hoppe, U. Sheikh +19
Runaway electrons (REs) are a concern for tokamak fusion reactors from discharge startup to termination. A sudden localized loss of a multi-megaampere RE beam can inflict severe da…