Inference of molecular divertor density from filtered camera analysis of molecularly induced Balmer line emission during detachment in JET L-mode plasmas

2022 ◽  
Vol 17 (01) ◽  
pp. C01032
Author(s):  
J. Karhunen ◽  
A. Holm ◽  
B. Lomanowski ◽  
V. Solokha ◽  
S. Aleiferis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Line Emission ◽  
Balmer Line ◽  
Molecular Processes ◽  
Local Electron ◽  
Molecular Density ◽  
Local Electron Density ◽  
Molecular Databases ◽  
Intensity Ratios

Abstract A previously presented Monte Carlo method for estimating local plasma conditions in 2D based on intensity ratios of deuterium Balmer D α , D γ and D ɛ lines was amended to consider also the D α and D γ emission contributions arising from molecular processes. The obtained estimates were used to infer the molecular divertor density with the help of the molecular databases of EIRENE. The method was benchmarked against EDGE2D-EIRENE simulations and observed to reproduce the molecularly induced emission fractions and the molecular divertor densities primarily within 25% of the references. Experimental analysis of a JET L-mode density scan suggested molecularly induced D α and D γ contributions of up to 60–70% and 20%, respectively, during the process of detachment. The independent estimates of the molecular divertor density inferred from the obtained molecularly induced D α and D γ intensities agree within uncertainties with each other. Both estimates show the molecular density increasing up to approximately 1.0–2.0 × 1020 m−3 at the outer strike point in deep detachment with its ratio to the local electron density agreeing with EDGE2D-EIRENE predictions within the scatter of the experimental data.

scholarly journals A Simulation of the Effects of Badminton Serve Release Height

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 2903
Author(s):  
John Rasmussen ◽  
Mark de Zee
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Monte Carlo Simulation ◽  
Monte Carlo ◽  
World Federation ◽  
Forward Dynamics ◽  
Dynamics Model ◽  
Rib Cage ◽  
Female Player ◽  
Ballistic Trajectory ◽  
Release Height

In this work, we develop and calibrate a model to represent the trajectory of a badminton shuttlecock and use it to investigate the influence of serve height in view of a new serve rule instated by the Badminton World Federation. The new rule means that all players must launch the shuttlecock below a height of 1.15 m, as opposed to the old rule whereby the required launch height was under the rib cage of the server. The model is based on a forward dynamics model of ballistic trajectory with drag, and it is calibrated with experimental data. The experiments also served to determine the actual influence of the new rule on the shuttlecock launch position. The model is used in a Monte Carlo simulation to determine the statistical influence of the new serve rules on the player’s ability to perform good serves; i.e., serves with little opportunity for the receiver to attack. We conclude that, for the female player in question, serving below a height of 1.15 m makes it marginally more difficult to perform excellent serves. We also conclude that there might be alternative launch positions that would be less likely to produce the best serves but could be exploited as a tactical option.

scholarly journals High energy cosmic ray interactions and UHECR composition problem

2019 ◽  
Vol 210 ◽  
pp. 02001
Author(s):  
Sergey Ostapchenko
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Cosmic Rays ◽  
Cosmic Ray ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Ultra High Energy ◽  
Hadronic Interactions ◽  
High Energy Cosmic Rays ◽  
Cosmic Ray Interactions ◽  
Composition Problem

The differences between contemporary Monte Carlo generators of high energy hadronic interactions are discussed and their impact on the interpretation of experimental data on ultra-high energy cosmic rays (UHECRs) is studied. Key directions for further model improvements are outlined. The prospect for a coherent interpretation of the data in terms of the UHECR composition is investigated.

Monte Carlo backscattering yield (BY) calculations applying continuous slowing down approximation (CSDA) and experimental data

Vacuum ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 82 (2) ◽  
pp. 201-204 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Zommer ◽  
A. Jablonski ◽  
G. Gergely ◽  
S. Gurban
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Slowing Down

scholarly journals A Monte Carlo approach for determining cluster evaporation rates from concentration measurements

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oona Kupiainen-Määttä
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Markov Chain ◽  
Sulfuric Acid ◽  
Markov Chain Monte Carlo ◽  
Mass Spectrometer ◽  
Large Fraction ◽  
Cluster Formation ◽  
Unknown Parameters ◽  
Ammonia Clusters

Abstract. Evaporation rates of small negatively charged sulfuric acid–ammonia clusters are determined by combining detailed cluster formation simulations with cluster distributions measured at CLOUD. The analysis is performed by varying the evaporation rates with Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC), running cluster formation simulations with each new set of evaporation rates and comparing the obtained cluster distributions to the measurements. In a second set of simulations, the fragmentation of clusters in the mass spectrometer due to energetic collisions is studied by treating also the fragmentation probabilities as unknown parameters and varying them with MCMC. This second set of simulations results in a better fit to the experimental data, suggesting that a large fraction of the observed HSO4− and HSO4− ⋅ H2SO4 signals may result from fragmentation of larger clusters, most importantly the HSO4− ⋅ (H2SO4)2 trimer.

Design Considerations and Preliminary Characterizations of a Kilowatt-Plus Microwave-Induced Plasma

1988 ◽  
Vol 42 (6) ◽  
pp. 1061-1065 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin B. Cull ◽  
Jon W. Carnahan
Keyword(s):  
Line Emission ◽  
Helical Flow ◽  
Microwave Generator ◽  
Microwave Induced Plasma ◽  
Design Considerations ◽  
Resonator Cavity ◽  
Helium Line ◽  
Intensity Ratios ◽  
Ion Emission ◽  
Generator Output

A high-powered helium microwave-induced plasma was developed, and preliminary characterizations are presented. This kilowatt-plus microwave-induced plasma (KiP-MIP) was contained in a helical flow quartz torch. Power was transferred via waveguides from a 3.0-kW, 2.45-GHz, 120-pulses-per-second microwave generator to a waveguide-to-coaxial converter. A modified Beenakker TM010 resonator cavity was used to focus the energy. Effects of the magnitude of applied power on helium line emission intensities were studied, as well as comparisons of the temporal output of generator output and helium line emission. Introduction of gaseous halogens (Cl2, CBr4) produced intense ion emission which follows the intensity ratios commonly observed in He-MIPs.

scholarly journals A Monte-Carlo Simulation of the Behaviour of Electron Swarms in Hydrogen Using an Anisotropic Scattering Model

1978 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 299 ◽  
Author(s):  
HA Blevin ◽  
J Fletcher ◽  
SR Hunter
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Monte Carlo Simulation ◽  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Electron Transport ◽  
Anisotropic Scattering ◽  
Isotropic Scattering ◽  
Transport Parameters ◽  
Simulation Code ◽  
Scattering Model ◽  
Good Agreement

Hunter (1977) found that a Monte-Carlo simulation of electron swarms in hydrogen, based on an isotropic scattering model, produced discrepancies between the predicted and measured electron transport parameters. The present paper shows that, with an anisotropic scattering model, good agreement is obtained between the predicted and experimental data. The simulation code is used here to calculate various parameters which are not directly measurable.

scholarly journals USE OF THE MONTE CARLO SERPENT CODE FOR MODELING THE SECOND SERIES OF EXPERIMENTAL DATA OF KUCA SUBCRITICAL INSTALLATION

2019 ◽  
pp. 88-93
Author(s):  
O.R. Trofymenko ◽  
А.V. Nosovsky ◽  
V.I. Gulik
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Physical Characteristics ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Calculation Results ◽  
Effective Multiplication

Modeling of the neutron-physical characteristics of the Kyoto University KUCA subcritical facility was conducted using the Monte Carlo Serpent code. The effective multiplication factors for the critical experiments of the series II on the KUCA research subcritical facility were calculated. The presented calculation results were compared with the experimental results and the results of the calculations made using the Monte Carlo codes MCNP6 and KENO-VI.

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