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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.
Teruo Tamano
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 3 | Number 1 | January 1983 | Pages 89-97
Technical Paper | Fusion Reactor | doi.org/10.13182/FST83-A20819
Articles are hosted by Taylor and Francis Online.
OHTE represents a new class of stabilized Z pinches that employs helical windings to achieve pitch reversal at the edge of the plasma. An introduction to the OHTE concept is provided along with a description of the present OHTE and an evaluation of ignition requirements for future devices. Also a potentially attractive approach to power production is illustrated through the OHTE renewable core reactor concept.
