Impact of the new TCV baffled divertor upgrade on pedestal structure and performance

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Impact of the new TCV baffled divertor upgrade on pedestal structure and performance

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Comparison of reduced model predictions for divertor detachment onset and reattachment timescales in ASDEX Upgrade and JET experiments

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