The dab2 quantity computed by Eirene should be used for the neutral density. B2 uses a fluid approximation for the density which is not self-consistent with the rest of the simulation, and is typically orders of magnitude too low. Both MDSplus and balance readers use dab2 for neutrals already.
The
dab2quantity computed by Eirene should be used for the neutral density. B2 uses a fluid approximation for the density which is not self-consistent with the rest of the simulation, and is typically orders of magnitude too low. Both MDSplus and balance readers use dab2 for neutrals already.