Alcator C-Mod Weekly Highlights
			November 2, 2001


Work continued on the machine inspection this week.  The inner divertor
installation is proceeding.   ICRF and LH systems continue to be developed,
and new hardware fabricated and installed.


Physics
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Most C-Mod Physicists attended the APS/DPP meeting in Long Beach, CA
this week.  Fifty-three C-Mod related invited talks, talks, and
posters were presented at the meeting.


Inspection
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Work continued this week on measurements of the TF feltmetal thickness
and assessment of its condition.  The feltmetal is generally in excellent
condition.  We also continued tests of the OH coaxes and calculations of
stresses on the bolts and helicoils as we work to understand indications of
high stress on the threads.  


Inner Divertor
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Welding of the inner wall studs will be complete early next week; only two
studs remain to be installed.  Pull tests of all the studs is also nearly
done.  The stud installation process has gone very smoothly and taken much less
time than scheduled.   In addition, we now have all backing and C-plates
silver plated and in house, and following a final cleaning and vacuum bake,
they will be ready for installation.


ICRF Systems
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A temperature stable local oscillator to drive the new demodulator boards
is being designed and prototyped.  The demodulator board is in the PC board
layout phase.  

We continue to develop models of the transmitters and transmission line
system.  S-parameter measurements of the antennas will be used in the
model along with simulation results.


Lower Hybrid MIE Project
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Parts have been received for the klystron water cooling pump controller.
Interface electronics and packaging hardware for the controller are being
developed.  The installation of the water system header/manifold has
begun in the cell.  Wiring of the flow meters has also begun.  Cabling for
the water system is being layed out and vendors for fabrication are
being selected.

Assembly of the HVPS is nearly complete.  The last internal 13.8 kV wiring
should be complete early next week.  The new replacement transformers are
in Boston awaiting processing through customs.  The addition of MIT power
distribution panel,lighting and convenience outlets is complete.
Termination of fiber optic cables is complete and test results have been
received.  The high voltage triax cable that connects the HVPS to the
klystrons is ready for termination.  The 13.8kV cabling has been terminated
in our switchyard.


DNB and Related Diagnostics
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We have begun removal of the old diagnostic neutral beam from the
C-Mod cell.  Work continues on design improvements to the DNB related
diagnostics.  A review of modifications to the F-Port flange and
beam duct will be held next week.


Travel and Visits
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The ISIS Program is a graduate program for Southern Connecticut State
University high school science teachers with the primary focus being to
expose teachers to cutting edge scientific research in a variety of
disciplines.  On Friday approximately thirty graduate students from SCSU
attended a lecture given by Brian LaBombard on Alcator C-Mod and
then had a tour of the facility.  Justin Sarlese helped Brian with the
tour.

Amanda Hubbard went to State University of NY at Albany on Friday, and gave
a Physics Department seminar on "Understanding and Improving Energy Transport
in Fusion Plasmas."