Magnetic topology effects on Alcator C-Mod scrape-off layer flow
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Recent interest in the experimental study of tokamak plasma flow for different magnetic field geometries calls for theoretical understanding of the effects of tokamak magnetic topology changes on the flow. The consequences of total magnetic field reversal and/or X-point reversal on divergence-free plasma flow within magnetic flux surfaces is considered and the results are applied to interpret recent Alcator C-Mod scrape-off layer (SOL) flow measurements.
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