The velocity-space observation regions and sensitivities in fast-ion D α (FIDA) spectroscopy
measurements are often described by so-called weight functions. Here we derive …

Neutral beam injection and ion cyclotron resonance heating induce pressure anisotropy.
The axisymmetric plasma equilibrium code HELENA has been upgraded to include …

A new force balance model for the EFIT magnetohydrodynamic equilibrium technique for
tokamaks is presented which includes the full toroidal flow and anisotropy changes to the …

In magnetic confinement fusion (MCF), the plasma always exhibits an anisotropic
temperature distribution, which may impact not only the plasma dynamics but also the …

Determining the distribution of plasma current in the equilibrium state is one of the most
important steps to realize effective and safe operation of tokamak. In this study, a novel …

The purpose of this review is to present the state-of-the-art in diagnosis, interpretation and
modelling of waves, particles and the magnetic configuration in fusion plasmas. Knowledge …

Resistive singular layer equations are developed by applying the magnetohydrodynamic
(MHD) model to toroidal anisotropic plasmas. This work extends the previous ideal MHD …

An advanced plasma current tomography method is established for the Experimental
Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST), which combines Bayesian probability theory …

The effect of an anisotropic pressure of thermal particles on resistive wall mode stability in
tokamak fusion plasmas is derived through kinetic theory and assessed through calculation …

The reproducibility of diamagnetic flux measurements in vacuum field shots for the internal
and external diamagnetic flux measurements in the ASDEX Upgrade tokamak is …