Understanding the SOL flow in L-mode plasma on divertor tokamaks, and its influence on the plasma transport

Asakura, Nobuyuki; ITPA SOL and Divertor Topical Group*

Journal of Nuclear Materials, 363-365, p.41 - 51, 2007/06

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnucmat.2006.12.029

SOL mass transport along the magnetic field lines (SOL flow) is of direct relevance to divertor pumping and impurity screening properties. In this review, recent progresses in the SOL flow measurements and modellings in tokamak plasmas, and understanding of the effects on plasma and impurity transport will be summarized.