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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.
H. Gurol, J. F. Parmer, J. E. Burgeson, S. D. Peck, M. A. Hilal, T. A. Mancuso, K. L. Agarwal, E. N. Dalder
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 10 | Number 3 | November 1986 | Pages 1524-1529
Magnet Engineering | doi.org/10.13182/FST86-A24949
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The purpose of this paper is to discuss the 24 Tesla MINIMARS choke coil configuration. It is a hybrid design consisting of a superconducting background coil and a normal-conducting insert coil. Recent technology advances, use of superalloy reinforcement materials, and current density grading allow the design of coils that are more compact and operate at higher fields than past designs.