Demonstration of the role of turbulence-driven poloidal flow generation in the L-H transition

  • C. X. Yu
  • , Y. H. Xu
  • , J. R. Luo
  • , J. S. Mao
  • , B. H. Liu
  • , J. G. Li
  • , B. N. Wan
  • , Y. X. Wan

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Abstract

This paper presents the evidence for the role of turbulence-driven poloidal flow generation in the L-H transition induced by a turbulent heating pulse on the HT-6M tokamak. It is found that the poloidal flow υθ plays a key role in developing the electric field Er and triggering the transition. The acceleration of υθ across the transition is clearly correlated with the enhancement of the Reynolds stress gradient.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)A217-A222
JournalPlasma Physics and Controlled Fusion
Volume42
Issue numberSUPPL. 5A
DOIs
StatePublished - 2000

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