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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.
S. G. Lee, J. G. Bak, S. H. Seo, J. H. Choi, J. Hong
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 39 | Number 1 | January 2001 | Pages 233-236
Poster Presentations | doi.org/10.13182/FST01-A11963449
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Langmuir probe data were measured in the edge of the central cell plasma of the Hanbit magnetic mirror device. The data were obtained during radio frequency discharge plasma operation. Up to 200 kW heating power was applied at 3.75 MHz. Ion saturation current measurements from three fixed probe arrays were made for intercomparison of the edge plasma density profiles. In addition, measurements of the electron temperature, electron density and floating potential were made in a radial scan of the edge plasma using a movable triple Langmuir probe. The experimental results from these probe measurements are described.