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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.
A.V. Arzhannikov, V.B. Bobylev, V.S. Koidan, V.S. Nikolaev, S.L. Sinitsky, M.A. Shcheglov
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 35 | Number 1 | January 1999 | Pages 136-140
Oral Presentations | doi.org/10.13182/FST99-A11963838
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Experimental studies on generation and using of microsecond E-beams with the energy content up to 0.4MJ are described in the paper. Peculiarities of using such beams for a dense plasma heating in long solenoids and for microwave power generation at 4mm wavelength are discussed. Parameters of the beams and technical solutions suitable for these applications are determined.
