Recent progress in production and evaluation of atomic data for fusion: Review of a Co-ordinated Research Programme of the IAEA

Abstract

Work produced in the framework of the IAEA (1980-1984) Co-ordinated Research Programme (CRP) on Atomic Collision Data for Diagnostics of Magnetic Fusion Plasmas is reviewed. The conclusions of this programme and the recommended continuation of the overall work on Atomic and Molecular (A + M) data discussed during three meetings sponsored by the IAEA are presented in detail. For the purpose of completeness, the present review also provides information on data produced and/or evaluated outside this CRP, as well as data relevant to fusion plasma modelling. The highlights of data production and evaluation activity after termination of the CRP are also covered.