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Fujii, K.

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DOE OSTI2023

Atomic and ionic hydrogen flux probe for quantitative in-situ monitoring of hydrogen recycling

A new combination diagnostic as a hydrogen recycling monitor in harsh conditions is proposed. Combining permeation membrane probe with a Langmuir probe provides a possibility to measure both atomic and ionic hydrogen fluxes to plasma facing components. A brief overview of permeation probes is given. The range of measurable H fluxes is from 10 16 to more than 10 20 H m –2 s –1 . Time response of the permeation probe is ~ 0.1–0.5 s. A method to address disadvantages of permeation probes is proposed. This includes an introduction of a preparation chamber for Ar-plasma cleaning of the membrane and absolute calibration with a visible spectroscopy. The hydrogen recombination coefficient, evaluated in such calibration, is k u = 5.9 × 10 –30 m 4 s –1 , which agrees well with previous research.

70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY↗
DOE OSTI2017

Discovery of Molecular and Atomic Clouds Associated with the Magellanic Superbubble 30 Doradus C

We analyzed the 2.6 mm CO and 21 cm H i lines toward the Magellanic superbubble 30 Doradus C, in order to reveal the associated molecular and atomic gas. We uncovered five molecular clouds in a velocity range from 251 to 276 km s{sup −1} toward the western shell. The non-thermal X-rays are clearly enhanced around the molecular clouds on a parsec scale, suggesting possible evidence for magnetic field amplification via shock–cloud interaction. The thermal X-rays are brighter in the eastern shell, where there are no dense molecular or atomic clouds, opposite to the western shell. The TeV γ-ray distribution may spatially match the total interstellar proton column density as well as the non-thermal X-rays. If the hadronic γ-ray is dominant, the total energy of the cosmic-ray protons is at least ∼1.2×10{sup 50} erg with the estimated mean interstellar proton density ∼60 cm{sup −3}. In addition, the γ-ray flux associated with the molecular cloud (e.g., MC3) could be detected and resolved by the Cherenkov Telescope Array (CTA). This should permit CTA to probe the diffusion of cosmic-rays into the associated dense ISM.

79 ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS↗
DOE OSTI2016

Measurement of the Higgs boson mass and e + e - → Z H cross section using Z → μ + μ - and Z → e + e - at the ILC

This paper presents a full simulation study of the measurement of the production cross section(ZH) of the Higgsstrahlung process e+e- ZH and the Higgs boson mass (MH) at the International Linear Collider (ILC), using events in which a Higgs boson recoils against a Z boson decaying into a pair of muons or electrons. The analysis is carried out for three center-of-mass energiesps =250, 350, and 500 GeV, and two beam polarizations e L e+ R and e Re+L , for which the polarizationsof e and e+ are Pe-; Pe+ =(-80%, +30%) and (+80%, -30%), respectively. Assuming an integrated luminosity of 250 fb1 for each beam polarization at ps = 250 GeV, where the best lepton momentum resolution is obtainable, ZH and MH can be determined with a precision of 2.5%and 37 MeV for e L e+R and 2.9% and 41 MeV for e-Re+L , respectively. Regarding a 20 year ILC physics program, the expected precisions for the HZZ coupling and MH are estimated to be 0.4% and 14MeV, respectively. The event selection is designed to optimize the precisions of ZH and MH while minimizing the bias on the measured ZH due to discrepancy in signal efficiencies among Higgs decay modes. For the first time, model independence has been demonstrated to a sub-percent level for the ZH measurement at each of the three center-of-mass energies. The results presented show the impact of center-of-mass energy and beam polarization on the evaluated precisons and serve as

72 PHYSICS OF ELEMENTARY PARTICLES AND FIELDS↗
DOE OSTI2016

THE TWO MOLECULAR CLOUDS IN RCW 38: EVIDENCE FOR THE FORMATION OF THE YOUNGEST SUPER STAR CLUSTER IN THE MILKY WAY TRIGGERED BY CLOUD–CLOUD COLLISION

We present distributions of two molecular clouds having velocities of 2 and 14 km s{sup −1} toward RCW 38, the youngest super star cluster in the Milky Way, in the {sup 12}CO J = 1–0 and 3–2 and {sup 13}CO J = 1–0 transitions. The two clouds are likely physically associated with the cluster as verified by the high intensity ratio of the J = 3–2 emission to the J = 1–0 emission, the bridging feature connecting the two clouds in velocity, and their morphological correspondence with the infrared dust emission. The velocity difference is too large for the clouds to be gravitationally bound. We frame a hypothesis that the two clouds are colliding with each other by chance to trigger formation of the ∼20 O stars that are localized within ∼0.5 pc of the cluster center in the 2 km s{sup −1} cloud. We suggest that the collision is currently continuing toward part of the 2 km s{sup −1} cloud where the bridging feature is localized. This is the third super star cluster alongside Westerlund 2 and NGC 3603 where cloud–cloud collision has triggered the cluster formation. RCW 38 is the youngest super star cluster in the Milky Way, holding a possible sign of on-going O star formation, and is a promising site where we may be able to witness the moment of O star formation.

79 ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS↗
NASA NTRS2016

Final Mission and Navigation Design for the 2016 Mars InSight Mission

Project Overview: NASA’s 12th Discovery Program mission that will place a single geophysical lander on Mars to study its deep interior using seismic (tidal, marsquake, and impact), rotational, and thermal measurements -First mission to unveil the composition, structure and thermal state of martian crust, mantle and core; Rebuild of the Phoenix flight system, upgraded with Juno/GRAIL avionics -Phoenix cruise stage: 3-axis stabilized, 3.2 square meter UTJ (Ultra Triple-Junction) solar array, X-band telecom -Phoenix aeroshell (heat shield, backshell, parachute) -Phoenix lander: radar, pulsed thrusters, legs, payload deck, 5.1 square meter UTJ solar arrays, two redundant Li-ion batteries, UHF (Ultra High Frequency)/X-band telecom -Dual string: Internally or functionally-redundant equipment; Science Payload -SEIS (Seismic Experiment for Interior Structure) / CNES (Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales); Three-axis seismometry, to measure seismic waves traveling through the interior -HP3 (Heat Flow and Physical Properties Probe) / DLR (German Aerospace Center) -Subsurface heat probe, to measure the heat flux from the interior - RISE (Rotation and Interior Structure Experiment) / JPL (Jet Propulsion Laboratory) -Radiometric geodesy, to determine precession & nutation of the planet’s rotation axis. 2016 Disclaimer: The InSight launch in 2016 was suspended due to critical issues with the Seismic Experiment for Interior Structure (SEIS) instrument that could not be fixed prior to the planned launch period. This presentation and its corresponding paper represent the state of the design for the 2016 mission. No attempt has been made to reflect the latest developments. [2018 Note: InSight (Mars Lander) was later launched and arrived on Mars on Nov. 26, 2018.]

Abilleira, F.↗
DOE OSTI2015

The Correlation of the N{sub A} Measurements by Counting {sup 28}Si Atoms

An additional value of the Avogadro constant was obtained by counting the atoms in isotopically enriched Si spheres. With respect to the previous determination, the spheres were etched and repolished to eliminate metal contaminations and to improve the roundness. In addition, all the input quantities—molar mass, lattice parameter, mass, and volume—were remeasured aiming at a smaller uncertainty. In order to make the values given in Andreas et al. [Metrologia 48, S1 (2011)] and Azuma et al. [Metrologia 52, 360 (2015)] usable for a least squares adjustment, we report about the estimate of their correlation.

71 CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSIC↗
DOE OSTI2015

ILC Operating Scenarios: ILC Parameters Joint Working Group

The ILC Technical Design Report documents the design for the construction of a linear collider which can be operated at energies up to 500 GeV. This report summarizes the outcome of a study of possible running scenarios, including a realistic estimate of the real time accumulation of integrated luminosity based on ramp-up and upgrade processes. The evolution of the physics outcomes is emphasized, including running initially at 500 GeV, then at 350 GeV and 250 GeV. The running scenarios have been chosen to optimize the Higgs precision measurements and top physics while searching for evidence for signals beyond the standard model, including dark matter. In addition to the certain precision physics on the Higgs and top that is the main focus of this study, there are scientific motivations that indicate the possibility for discoveries of new particles in the upcoming operations of the LHC or the early operation of the ILC. Follow-up studies of such discoveries could alter the plan for the centre-of-mass collision energy of the ILC and expand the scientific impact of the ILC physics program. It is envisioned that a decision on a possible energy upgrade would be taken near the end of the twenty year period considered in this report.

43 PARTICLE ACCELERATORS↗
DOE OSTI2014

Fault-tolerant quantum computation and communication on a distributed 2D array of small local systems

We propose a scheme for distributed quantum computation with small local systems connected via noisy quantum channels. We show that the proposed scheme tolerates errors with probabilities ∼30% and ∼ 0.1% in quantum channels and local operations, respectively, both of which are improved substantially compared to the previous works.

71 CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSIC↗
DOE OSTI2013

Development of a compact thermal lithium atom beam source for measurements of electron velocity distribution function anisotropy in electron cyclotron resonance plasmas

The anisotropy of the electron velocity distribution function (EVDF) in plasmas can be deduced from the polarization of emissions induced by anisotropic electron-impact excitation. In this paper, we develop a compact thermal lithium atom beam source for spatially resolved measurements of the EVDF anisotropy in electron cyclotron resonance (ECR) plasmas. The beam system is designed such that the ejected beam has a slab shape, and the beam direction is variable. The divergence and flux of the beam are evaluated by experiments and calculations. The developed beam system is installed in an ECR plasma device with a cusp magnetic field, and the LiI 2s–2p emission (670.8 nm) is observed in low-pressure helium plasma. The two-dimensional distributions of the degree and direction of the polarization in the LiI emission are measured by a polarization imaging system. The evaluated polarization distribution suggests the spatial variation of the EVDF anisotropy.

46 INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND ↗
DOE OSTI2013

Hydrogen transport diagnostics by atomic and molecular emission line profiles simultaneously measured for large helical device

We observe the Balmer-{alpha}, -{beta}, and -{gamma} lines of hydrogen atoms and Q branches of the Fulcher-{alpha} band of hydrogen molecules simultaneously with their polarization resolved for large helical device. From the fit including the line splits and the polarization dependences by the Zeeman effect, the emission locations, intensities, and the temperatures of the atoms and molecules are determined. The emission locations of the hydrogen atoms are determined outside but close to the last closed flux surface (LCFS). The results are consistent with a previous work (Phys. Plasmas 12, 042501 (2005)). On the other hand, the emission locations of the molecules are determined to be in the divertor legs, which is farer from those of the atoms. The kinetic energy of the atoms is 1 {approx} 20 eV, while the rotational temperature of molecules is {approx}0.04 eV. Additionally, substantial wings, which originate from high velocity atoms and are not reproduced by the conventional spectral analysis, are observed in the Balmer line profiles. We develop a one-dimensional model to simulate the transport of the atoms and molecules. The model reproduces the differences of the emission locations of the atoms and molecules when their initial temperatures are assumed to be 3 eV and 0.04 eV, respectively. From the model, the wings of the Balmer-{alpha} line is attributed to the high velocity atoms exist deep inside the LCFS, which are generated by the charge exchange collisions with hot protons there.

70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY↗
DOE OSTI2012

Resonance neutron-capture cross sections of stable magnesium isotopes and their astrophysical implications

We have measured the neutron capture cross sections of the stable magnesium isotopes {sup 24,25,26}Mg in the energy range of interest to the s process using the neutron time-of-flight facility n{_}TOF at CERN. Capture events from a natural metal sample and from samples enriched in {sup 25}Mg and {sup 26}Mg were recorded using the total energy method based on C{sub 6}{sup 2}H{sub 6} detectors. Neutron resonance parameters were extracted by a simultaneous resonance shape analysis of the present capture data and existing transmission data on a natural isotopic sample. Maxwellian-averaged capture cross sections for the three isotopes were calculated up to thermal energies of 100 keV and their impact on s-process analyses was investigated. At 30 keV the new values of the stellar cross section for {sup 24}Mg, {sup 25}Mg, and {sup 26}Mg are 3.8 {+-} 0.2 mb, 4.1 {+-} 0.6 mb, and 0.14 {+-} 0.01 mb, respectively.

71 CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSIC↗
NASA NTRS2000

NSTAR Ion Propulsion

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NASA NTRS2000

NSTAR Technology Validation

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NASA NTRS1991

Navier-Stokes Simulation Of Wind-Tunnel Flow

Report describes three-dimensional Navier-Stokes simulation of transonic flow past model wing in wind tunnel and in free air. Numerical integration performed by LU-ADI factorization algorithm. Simulation shows effects of walls of tunnel.

Obayashi, S.↗
NASA NTRS1987

Evaluation of Navier-Stokes and Euler solutions for leading-edge separation vortices

Extensive study on the numerical simulation of the vortical flow over a double delta wing is carried out using the thin layer Navier-Stokes and Euler equations. Two important flow characteristics, vortex interaction and vortex breakdown, are successfully simulated. Grid resolution is one of the most important factors associated with the vortex problem. Computations were performed on a series of grids with various levels of refinement, coarse, medium, and fine. Computations using either the coarse or medium grids fail to capture the proper physical phenomena. The computed result using a fine grid shows flow unsteadiness once the vortex breakdown takes place. The C sub L - alpha characteristics are well predicted up to the breakdown angle of attack for all the grid distributions. The Euler solutions show fairly good agreement with the experiment on the C sub L - alpha characteristics. However, other aspects of the solution at each angle of attack, such as the locus of the leading edge separation vortex, are not consistent with the experiment. Even for the fine grid Navier-Stokes computations, further grid resolution is required to obtain good quantitative agreement with the experiment.

Fujii, K.↗