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Stephen J. Wukitch
Deputy Director & Principal Research Scientist
wukitch@psfc.mit.edu
617-253-8138
NW21-103
Education

PhD, Engineering and Engineering Physics, University of Wisconsin (1995)

MS, Engineering and Engineering Physics, University of Wisconsin (1993)

BS, Nuclear Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University (1991)

RF physics (wave propagation, absorption, and coupling); RF-plasma edge interactions, and antenna, transmission; source technology.

Publications:

  • S. J. Wukitch, M. L. Garrett, R. Ochoukov, et al. “Characterization and Performance of a Field Aligned Ion Cyclotron Range of Frequency Antenna in Alcator C-Mod.” Phys. of Plasmas 20, 056117 (2013).
  • C. Lau, Y. Lin, G. Wallace, S. J. Wukitch, et al., “Effects of ICRF Power on SOL Density Profiles and LH Coupling during Simultaneous LH and ICRF Operation on Alcator C-Mod.” Plasma Phys. Control. Fusion 55, 095003 (2013).
  • I. Cziegler, J L Terry, S J Wukitch et al., “Ion-cyclotron Range of Frequencies in the Scrape-off-layer: Fine Structure Radial Electric Fields” Plas. Phys. Contr. Fusion 54, 105019 (2012).
  • M. Garrett and S.J. Wukitch, ‘Mitigation of Radio Frequency Sheaths through Magnetic Field-Aligned ICRF Antenna Design’, Fusion Eng. and Design 87, 1570 (2012).
  • S.J. Wukitch, B. LaBombard, Y. Lin et al., ‘ICRF Specific Impurity Sources and Plasma Sheaths in Alcator C-Mod’, J. Nucl. Mat. 390-91, 951 (2009).
  • S.J. Wukitch, B. Lipschultz, E. Marmar et al., ‘RF Plasma Edge Interactions and their Impact on ICRF Antenna Performance in Alcator C-Mod’, J. Nucl. Mat. 363, 491-497 (2007).
  • P.T. Bonoli, R. Parker, S.J. Wukitch et al., Wave-particle studies in the ion cyclotron and lower hybrid ranges of frequencies in Alcator C-Mod, Fusion Sci. Tech. 51 (3): 401 (2007).
    • Advanced ICRF Antenna for ADX – SOFE 2015
    • Towards RF Sustainment of Reactor Relevant Devices – SOFE 2015
    • ICRF Actuator Development at Alcator C-Mod IAEA 2014
    • Field Aligned Antenna Characterization and Performance in Alcator C-Mod APS 2013