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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.A. Ivanov, G.F. Abdrashitov, V.S. Belkin, A.I. Gorbovsky, V.I. Davydenko, P.P. Deichuli, A.N. Dranichnikov, V.A. Kapitonov, V.Ya. Kremyansky, V.V. Mishagin, A.A. Podminogin, V.Ya. Savkin, I.V. Shikhovtsev, N.V. Stupishin, A.V. Sitnikov, A.S. Medvedko, Yu.A. Evtushenko, V.V. Kolmogorov, I.I. Averbuch, R. Uhlemann
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 35 | Number 1 | January 1999 | Pages 180-184
Oral Presentations | doi.org/10.13182/FST99-A11963847
Articles are hosted by Taylor and Francis Online.
Low-divergent, quasi-stationary neutral beams are often applied in modern magnetic fusion devices as a diagnostic tool providing unique information about plasma parameters. The most important requirements to these beams are sufficiently large current and energy of the particles, so that the beam could penetrate to plasma core. At the same time, duration of the beams should be long enough, close to that of a plasma shot, amounting to, at least, a few seconds for large machines. We developed neutral beam injector which is capable to meet above mentioned requirements. Plasma emitter in the injector is provided alternatively radio frequency or arc discharge in hydrogen (deuterium).