
16th International Workshop on Plasma Edge Theory in Fusion Devices (PET 16)

The 16th Plasma Edge Theory workshop is organised by Aix-Marseille University (PIIM et M2P2) and the IRFM (Institute for Research on Magnetic Fusion) at CEA Cadarache.
Like the preceding workshops, this workshop addresses plasma theory of the edge region in magnetic confinement fusion devices. It will reflect the present status of the theory for the boundary layer of fusion plasmas. The emphasis will be on the development of theory and of appropriate numerical methods, with a secondary interest in self-consistent modelling of experimental data (including also empirical elements).
Invited speakersM. Dorf (LLNL), M. Hoelzl (IPP Garching), P. Tamain (IRFM/CEA), K. Ibano (Osaka University), W. Dekeyser (KUL), S. Brezinsek (FZJ)
Scientific programThe following topics are intended to be covered by invited and contributed lectures:
BASIC EDGE PLASMA THEORYMagnetic boundary structure including magnetic stochasticity
Sheath effects Edge transport parallel and perpendicular to magnetic field
Electric field effects Instabilities and turbulence
Neutrals and multi-ion theories, radiation
Plasma detachment including cold and dense buffer plasmas
New edge-relevant numerical and computational methods
Hot spots, radiative cooling
L-H transition, blobs, ELMs (including control), and pedestal structure
Flow patterns, momentum transport, and impurity retention
Biasing and shaping of targets
Dusty effects
Kinetic and Monte Carlo codes
Multi-fluid codes
Effects of plasma edge/core coupling
Validation of edge plasma theories
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