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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.
Tokuhiro Obiki, Masahiro Wakatani, Motoyasu Sato, Shigeru Sudo, Fumimichi Sano, Takashi Mutoh, Kimitaka Itoh, Katsumi Kondo, Masahiko Nakasuga, Kiyoshi Hanatani, Hideki Zushi, Tohru Mizuuchi, Hiroshi Kaneko, Hiroyuki Okada, Yasuhiko Takeiri, Yuji Nakamura, Sakae Besshou, Yoshiyuki Ijiri, Masashi Iima, Tohru Senju, Keiji Yaguchi, Tomosumi Baba, Sakuji Kobayashi, Keiji Matsuo, Katsunori Muraoka, Takashige Tsukishima, Masamitsu Nakajima
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 17 | Number 1 | January 1990 | Pages 101-122
Technical Paper | Stellarator System | doi.org/10.13182/FST90-A29174
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Recent studies of transport, magnetohydrodynamic stability, and divertor action on Heliotron E are summarized. A pellet injector and a new diagnostic system are developed. Moreover, the Heliotron group is conducting research and development on heating and other new systems for the Large Helical Device.
