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Fusion energy: Progress, partnerships, and the path to deployment
Over the past decade, fusion energy has moved decisively from scientific aspiration toward a credible pathway to a new energy technology. Thanks to long-term federal support, we have significantly advanced our fundamental understanding of plasma physics—the behavior of the superheated gases at the heart of fusion devices. This knowledge will enable the creation and control of fusion fuel under conditions required for future power plants. Our progress is exemplified by breakthroughs at the National Ignition Facility and the Joint European Torus.
I. Murakami, D. Kato, M. Kato, H. A. Sakaue, T. Kato (19R09)
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 51 | Number 2 | February 2007 | Pages 138-140
Technical Paper | Open Magnetic Systems for Plasma Confinement | doi.org/10.13182/FST07-A1334
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NIFS (National Institute for Fusion Science) Atomic and Molecular Numerical Database is introduced. Atomic and molecular data of various collision processes in plasma are collected and input to the database. The database is accessible via internet and data can be retrieved by querying an element name, an ionic stage, or other conditions. Numerical data are shown as a table and a graph which can be downloaded as a PDF file. Our other data activities on data compilation, evaluation, and production are also introduced.