Spatial deconvolution technique to obtain velocity profiles from chord integrated spectra

Passive spectroscopy is used to measure the plasma parameters on the ZaP experiment at the University of Washington. Twenty spectral intensities, which are functions of the plasma’s density, velocity, and temperature along the viewing chord, are recorded on a charged coupled device. The instrument function is different for each viewing chord. A deconvolution technique based on a shell model, which includes the effects of the instrument function, is developed to deduce the local plasma parameters. The error analysis for this technique is also developed. The technique is able to model complicated plasma parameter profiles and is able to deduce the local plasma parameters and position of the plasma.