@article{6093, author = {F. A. Karelse and M. de Bruijne and C. J. Barth and M. N. A. Beurskens and G. M. D. Hogeweij and N. J. L. Cardozo}, title = {Measurements of the current density profile with tangential Thomson scattering in RTP}, abstract = {The electron drift velocity (v(d,e)) profile is measured with tangential Thomson scattering (TTS). From this, the current density (j) profile is determined, extending over 60% of the plasma diameter (2a) with a spatial resolution of 12% of a. The statistical error of similar to 10% is in agreement with the expected accuracy based on simulation studies. Two analysis methods are compared and found to agree. Results of TTS in electron cyclotron heated discharges with peaked and hollow j profiles are in good agreement with neo-classical resistivity.}, year = {2001}, journal = {Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion}, volume = {43}, number = {4}, pages = {443-468}, month = {Apr}, isbn = {0741-3335}, doi = {10.1088/0741-3335/43/4/306}, language = {eng}, }