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Figure 2

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The prediction of doubling the off-axis current-drive efficiency due to more selective wave energy damping via a top-launch ECCD system has been validated by recent experiments at DIII-D. Left is prediction using the CQL3D quasi-linear Fokker-Planck code and right are measurements.

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Xi Chen, DIII-D National Fusion Facility

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