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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.
Martin Nieto, George H. Miley
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 39 | Number 2 | March 2001 | Pages 692-696
Chamber Technology | doi.org/10.13182/FST01-A11963319
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A simplified model for the calculation of heavy ion ranges on IFE target materials with temperature and density gradients is presented. Such model allows for the calculation of rough estimates of the range for a variety of ablator states. The model assumes ion populations in thermal equilibrium, equilibrium charge state, and neglects any recombination effects. Dependence of all relevant parameters with temperature is determined, and a shortening of the range is observed as target temperature is increased.