G. De Temmerman 2nd PMIF workshop, Juelich, September 2011
Topic IV: Theory and modelling
G. De Temmerman 2nd PMIF workshop, Juelich, September 2011
Topic IV: Theory and modelling
3 main lines presented here: Support of PMI experiments in linear devices (ERO, transient heat
loads)
Understanding of plasma in a linear device
Design and optimization of future devices
PMI modelling: Aim of linear devices is to support research in confinement devices
Modelling aims at pin-pointing the basic mechanisms of PMI and put them in context of future devices
Important to gain understanding on the plasma physics/chemistry
Strong link is necessary
G. De Temmerman 2nd PMIF workshop, Juelich, September 2011
Modelling of linear plasma devices Impressive progress in adapting codes to linear devices (B2.5-Eirene
for example)
A linear plasma device is not so quiescent…
Important to assess the role of fluctuations (and timescales) on the spectroscopy measurements for example
Topic IV: Theory and modelling
‘Predictive modelling’ Increased complexity of newly proposed devices
Modelling necessary to design the device and optimize performances
Q: How do we ensure that modelling of linear plasma devices feed back on tokamak experiments?