Millimeter wave reflectometry was employed to determine radio frequency wave electric field profiles in the DIII-D Tokamak. The method utilizes spatially localized X-mode reflectometer measurements in the 65–73 GHz frequency range to detect coherent fluctuations in magnetic field and density driven at the fast magnetosonic wave (FW) frequency (60 MHz). The FW electric field profiles were determined by adopting a geometric optics approach, which is appropriate for interpreting reflectometer data where the perturbing wavelength is longer than the probing wavelength. Successful measurements from this system were utilized to investigate FW propagation effects on DIII-D. The FW launch directionality necessary for current drive was confirmed at a position toroidally close to the FW antenna.
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