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PPPL study points to better fusion plasma control
The combination of two previously known methods for managing plasma conditions can result in enhanced control of plasma in a fusion reactor, according to a simulation performed by researchers at the Department of Energy’s Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory.
I. O. Usov, V. P. Siller, C. T. Wilson, B. M. Patterson, D. R. Vodnik, B. L. Bennett
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 79 | Number 7 | October 2023 | Pages 816-822
Research Article | doi.org/10.1080/15361055.2023.2173946
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There are applications where the deposition of a coating must be applied on the inner surface of a tube part. In this paper, we describe a method for deposition of coatings on a tube inner wall. The coating method is based on ion beam sputtering, which is a well-established technology that enables the precise control of coating composition, thickness, and uniformity. This technique also offers the opportunity to deposit coatings selectively on desired locations using shadow masking. As an example, a study of Au and Al thin films is presented.