DIII-D Boundary Workshop

December 11-12, 2006
General Atomics, San Diego

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The purpose of the workshop is to provide a forum for input into long range experimental planning and associated diagnostic requirements for DIII-D’s boundary research program. We will focus on issues that affect ITER and steady-state reactor development beyond ITER. The role of DIII-D’s future research program in supporting improved theoretical understanding and integrated predictive modeling of the boundary plasma will also be discussed. This is the second in a series of “brainstorming” workshops on long range planning for DIII-D. The first, held in July, focused on new diagnostic ideas with the potential to reveal phenomena never before explored in fusion science. This workshop will focus on potential contributions the DIII-D program can make to key boundary issues such as:

• ELM suppression and control
• Tritium retention in plasma facing components
• Heat flux reduction in high performance scenarios
• Improved understanding and predictive capability

Participants are encouraged to present new ideas for experimental studies, hardware upgrades and diagnostic measurements that they believe are critical in addressing these key issues. Discussion on the role of DIII-D in the national and international programs on boundary physics is also encouraged. Over the two days, the workshop will be broken into four sessions, each focusing on one of the above topics. Each session will begin with an overview talk followed by brief presentations from participants. After the presentations, significant time will be allotted for general discussion. A preliminary agenda can be found at AGENDA

Remote viewing/participation will be available for those unable to travel. Traveler’s information can be found at Visitor Information. Potential participants (either local or remote) who desire to attend and/or make presentations are encouraged to contact Phil West.

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