Erosion and Deposition Mechanisms in Fusion Plasmas

A. Kirschner

doi:dx.doi.org/10.13182/FST12-A13510

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Home / Publications / Journals / Fusion Science and Technology / Volume 61 / Number 2T

Erosion and Deposition Mechanisms in Fusion Plasmas

A. Kirschner

Fusion Science and Technology / Volume 61 / Number 2T / February 2012 / Pages 230-245

Edge Physics and Exhaust / Proceedings of the Tenth Carolus Magnus Summer School on Plasma and Fusion Energy Physics / dx.doi.org/10.13182/FST12-A13510

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An overview of erosion and deposition processes in fusion machines is presented. The underlying physical and chemical mechanisms are explained. The impact of erosion and deposition on wall lifetime and tritium retention, which define the availability of future fusion machines such as ITER, is discussed. Also, examples of erosion and deposition observed in present fusion experiments are presented.