TriWaSp: a multi-faceted visible spectroscopy diagnostic on the ST40 tokamak. (1st March 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Willett, H.V.; Osin, D.; Naylor, G.; Wood, J.; Lomanowski, B.; Sertoli, M.
• Is Part Of: Journal of instrumentation. Volume 18:Number 3(2023)
• Publication Date: 2023-03-01
• Subjects: Plasma diagnostics — charged-particle spectroscopy -- Plasma diagnostics — interferometry, spectroscopy and imaging -- Spectrometers; Scientific apparatus and instruments -- Periodicals; 502.84
• DOI: 10.1088/1748-0221/18/03/C03023
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1748-0221

Abstract

Abstract: We present a new state-of-the-art Triple Wavelength Spectrometer (TriWaSp), recently deployed on ST40, a high field low aspect ratio spherical tokamak. The TriWaSp has a range of possible applications due to its flexible design; the current configuration focuses on charge exchange recombination spectroscopy from carbon and neon impurities in the ST40 plasma. This paper discusses the detailed setup of the system and presents initial charge exchange ion temperature measurements using a single line of sight, which show good agreement with other ion temperature diagnostics. Building on these commissioning results and forward modelling of the system, a new observation geometry has been implemented for the next experimental campaign which will considerably improve the localisation of ion temperature and velocity profile measurements.