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GPEC: A Real-Time–Capable Tokamak Equilibrium Code
Markus Rampp, Roland Preuss, Rainer Fischer, ASDEX Upgrade Team
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 1 | July 2016 | Pages 1-13
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-154
Generic Magnetic Fusion Reactor Revisited
John Sheffield, Stanley L. Milora
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 1 | July 2016 | Pages 14-35
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-157
Catalyzed D-D Stellarator Reactor
John Sheffield, Donald A. Spong
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 1 | July 2016 | Pages 36-53
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-161
Fishbone Modes in Plasmas with Dual Neutral Beam Injection Heating
Hongda He, J. Q. Dong, Zhixiong He, K. Zhao
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 1 | July 2016 | Pages 54-61
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-169
Design of Control System for Suppression of Neoclassical Tearing Modes with Electron Cyclotron Heating and Current Drive on EAST
Y. Zhang, X. G. Wang, X. J. Wang, H. C. Hu, Y. Liu, A. Ti, L. Q. Xu, X. D. Zhang, EAST Team
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 1 | July 2016 | Pages 62-72
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-138
Growth of Axisymmetric Instabilities in ASDEX Upgrade
T. Sehmer, K. Lackner, E. Strumberger, E. Fable, O. Kardaun, P. McCarthy, ASDEX Upgrade Team
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 1 | July 2016 | Pages 73-82
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-175
Linear Instability Analysis of Magnetohydrodynamic Flow in a Rectangular Duct with Side Walls of Unsymmetrical Conductivity
Chan Liu, Ming-Jiu Ni, Nian-Mei Zhang
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 1 | July 2016 | Pages 83-96
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-141
Tritium Migration to the Surfaces of Type 316 Stainless Steel; Aluminum 6061; and Oxygen-Free, High-Conductivity Copper
M. Sharpe, W. T. Shmayda, W. U. Schröder
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 1 | July 2016 | Pages 97-111
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-198
Outline Design of ITER Radial X-Ray Camera Diagnostic
L. Hu, K. Chen, Y. Chen, S. Li, J. Shen, X. Sheng, L. Niu, Y. Cheng, J. Zhao
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 1 | July 2016 | Pages 112-118
Technical Note | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-137
Update 2015 on Target Fabrication Requirements for NIF Layered Implosions, with Emphasis on Capsule Support and Oxygen Modulations in GDP
S. W. Haan, D. S. Clark, S. H. Baxamusa, J. Biener, L. Berzak Hopkins, T. Bunn, D. A. Callahan, L. Carlson, T. R. Dittrich, M. J. Edwards, B. A. Hammel, A. Hamza, D. E. Hinkel, D. D. Ho, D. Hoover, W. Hsing, H. Huang, O. A. Hurricane, M. A. Johnson, O. S. Jones, A. L. Kritcher, O. L. Landen, J. D. Lindl, M. M. Marinak, A. J. MacKinnon, N. B. Meezan, J. Milovich, A. Nikroo, J. L. Peterson, P. Patel, H. F. Robey, J. D. Salmonson, V. A. Smalyuk, B. K. Spears, M. Stadermann, S. V. Weber, J. L. Kline, D. C. Wilson, A. N. Simakov, A. Yi
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 2 | August-September 2016 | Pages 121-126
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-244
Understanding the Critical Parameters of the PAMS Mandrel Fabrication Process
Suhas Bhandarkar, Reny Paguio, Fred Elsner, Denise Hoover, Abbas Nikroo, Chris Guido
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 2 | August-September 2016 | Pages 127-136
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-245
Tumble Polishing of Faster-Coated Glow Discharge Polymer Capsules
N. G. Rice, K. C. Chen, D. E. Hoover, A. M. Garcia, A. Nikroo, N. Dorsano
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 2 | August-September 2016 | Pages 137-140
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-250
Surface Modification of ICF Target Capsules by Pulsed Laser Ablation
L. C. Carlson, M. A. Johnson, T. L. Bunn
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 2 | August-September 2016 | Pages 141-153
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-248
Planarization of Isolated Defects on ICF Target Capsule Surfaces by Pulsed Laser Ablation
Noel Alfonso, Lane C. Carlson, Thomas L. Bunn
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 2 | August-September 2016 | Pages 154-163
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-224
Gas Retention in Multilayer Alternate Ablator Capsules
Claudia M. Shuldberg, Michael E. Schoff, Hongwei Xu, Noel L. Alfonso, Erwin Castillo, Jay W. Crippen, Martin L. Hoppe Sr., Michael P. Farrell
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 2 | August-September 2016 | Pages 164-172
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-231
Growth of a Solid D-T Crystal from the Liquid Inside Inertial Confinement Fusion Targets
D. R. Harding, D. Whitaker, C. Fella
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 2 | August-September 2016 | Pages 173-183
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-211
Supercooling of Hydrogen on Template Materials to Deterministically Seed Ignition-Quality Solid Fuel Layers
S. J. Shin, L. A. Zepeda-Ruiz, J. R. I. Lee, S. H. Baxamusa, R. Dylla-Spears, T. Suratwala, B. J. Kozioziemski
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 2 | August-September 2016 | Pages 184-190
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-212
Technique for Forming Solid D2 and D-T Layers for Shock Timing Experiments at the National Ignition Facility
J. D. Sater, F. Espinosa-Loza, B. Kozioziemski, E. R. Mapoles, R. Dylla-Spears, J. W. Pipes, C. F. Walters
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 2 | August-September 2016 | Pages 191-195
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-204
Zinc-Nucleated D2 and H2 Crystal Formation from Their Liquids
T. P. Bernat, N. Petta, B. Kozioziemski, S. J. Shin, D. R. Harding
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 2 | August-September 2016 | Pages 196-205
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-223
Effect of a Surfactant on the Electric-Field Assembly of Oil-Water Emulsions for Making Foam Targets
B. P. Chock, T. B. Jones, D. R. Harding
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 2 | August-September 2016 | Pages 206-218
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-215
The Effects of a Surfactant on the Operation of T-Junctions for Mass-Producing Foam Targets
N. D. Viza, M. H. Romanofsky, M. J. Moynihan, D. R. Harding
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 2 | August-September 2016 | Pages 219-225
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-216
Development of Hierarchical, Tunable Pore Size Polymer Foams for ICF Targets
Christopher E. Hamilton, Matthew N. Lee, A. Nicholas G. Parra-Vasquez
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 2 | August-September 2016 | Pages 226-229
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-227
Process Development and Micro-Machining of MARBLE Foam-Cored Rexolite Hemi-Shell Ablator Capsules
Randall B. Randolph, John A. Oertel, Derek W. Schmidt, Matthew N. Lee, Brian M. Patterson, Kevin C. Henderson, Christopher E. Hamilton
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 2 | August-September 2016 | Pages 230-236
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-205
Specific Adaptations of Mechanical Machining Processes for Laser Target Manufacturing
J. Andre, R. Botrel, J. Schunck, A. Pinay, C. Chicanne, M. Theobald
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 2 | August-September 2016 | Pages 237-243
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-241
Sinusoidal Ripples Micromachining on CHx Ablator for Hydrodynamics Growth Experiments
I. Geoffray, J. Andre, R. Bourdenet, J. Schunck, C. Chicanne, M. Theobald
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 2 | August-September 2016 | Pages 244-253
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-221
Linear Sine Wave Profiling to Machine Instability Targets
D. W. Schmidt, J. I. Martinez
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 2 | August-September 2016 | Pages 254-257
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-225
Machining of Two-Dimensional Sinusoidal Defects on Ignition-Type Capsules to Study Hydrodynamic Instability at the National Ignition Facility
E. M. Giraldez, M. L. Hoppe Jr., D. E. Hoover, A. Q. L. Nguyen, N. G. Rice, A. M. Garcia, H. Huang, M. P. Mauldin, M. P. Farrell, A. Nikroo, V. Smalyuk
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 2 | August-September 2016 | Pages 258-264
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-234
A Flexure-Based Mechanism for Precision Adjustment of National Ignition Facility Target Shrouds in Three Rotational Degrees of Freedom
K.-J. Boehm, C. R. Gibson, J. R. Hollaway, F. Espinosa-Loza
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 2 | August-September 2016 | Pages 265-273
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-217
Automation of NIF Target Fabrication
L. C. Carlson, H. Huang, N. Alexander, J. Bousquet, M. Farrell, A. Nikroo
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 2 | August-September 2016 | Pages 274-287
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-226
Additive Manufacturing Capabilities Applied to Inertial Confinement Fusion at Los Alamos National Laboratory
Tana Cardenas, Derek W. Schmidt, Dominic S. Peterson
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 2 | August-September 2016 | Pages 288-294
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-249
Direct Writing Target Structures by Two-Photon Polymerization
L. J. Jiang, J. H. Campbell, Y. F. Lu, T. Bernat, N. Petta
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 2 | August-September 2016 | Pages 295-309
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-222
Fabrication of Micron-Scale Cylindrical Tubes by Two-Photon Polymerization
T. P. Bernat, J. H. Campbell, N. Petta, I. Sakellari, S. Koo, J.-H. Yoo, C. Grigoropoulos
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 2 | August-September 2016 | Pages 310-315
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-219
Development of Indirectly Driven Shock Tube Targets for Counter-Propagating Shear-Driven Kelvin-Helmholtz Experiments on the National Ignition Facility
D. Capelli, D. W. Schmidt, T. Cardenas, G. Rivera, R. B. Randolph, F. Fierro, E. C. Merritt, K. A. Flippo, F. W. Doss, J. L. Kline
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 2 | August-September 2016 | Pages 316-323
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-229
Design and Engineering of a Target for X-Ray Thomson Scattering Measurements on Matter at Extreme Densities and Gigabar Pressures
K.-J. Boehm, N. Hash, D. Barker, T. Döppner, M. P. Farrell, P. Fitzsimmons, D. Kaczala, D. Kraus, B. Maranville, M. Mauldin, P. Neumayer, K. Segraves
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 2 | August-September 2016 | Pages 324-331
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-242
Constitutive Models for the Viscoelastic Behavior of Polyimide Membranes at Room and Deep Cryogenic Temperatures
Suhas Bhandarkar, Jacob Betcher, Ryan Smith, Bruce Lairson, Travis Ayers
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 2 | August-September 2016 | Pages 332-340
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-218
Phenomenological Model for Gold-Copper Electrodeposition: Application to Thick Coatings
F. Durut, R. Botrel, E. Brun, S. Le Tacon, C. Chicanne, O. Vincent-Viry, M. Theobald, V. Vignal
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 2 | August-September 2016 | Pages 341-350
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-230
Rare-Earth Thin-Film Deposition and Oxidation Study
S. Le Tacon, A. Brodier, C. Chicanne, M. Theobald
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 2 | August-September 2016 | Pages 351-357
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-240
Fabrication, Characterization, and Modeling of Comixed Films for NXS Calibration Targets
Javier Jaquez, Mike Farrell, Haibo Huang, Abbas Nikroo, Sean Regan, Kevin Fournier, Maria Alejandra Barrios Garcia, Frederic Perez
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 2 | August-September 2016 | Pages 358-364
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-247
Improvements in Fabrication of Elastic Scattering Foils Used to Measure Neutron Yield by the Magnetic Recoil Spectrometer
H. G. Reynolds, M. E. Schoff, M. P. Farrell, M. Gatu Johnson, R. M. Bionta, J. A. Frenje
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 2 | August-September 2016 | Pages 365-371
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-235
Fabrication of Large-Area Glow Discharge Polymer–Deposited Foils
M. E. Schoff, E. R. Castillo, N. M. Ravelo, M. P. Farrell
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 2 | August-September 2016 | Pages 372-376
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-243
Quantitative Defect Analysis of Ablator Capsule Surfaces Using a Leica Confocal Microscope and a High-Density Atomic Force Microscope
H. Huang, L. C. Carlson, W. Requieron, N. Rice, D. Hoover, M. Farrell, D. Goodin, A. Nikroo, J. Biener, M. Stadernann, S. W. Haan, D. Ho, C. Wild
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 2 | August-September 2016 | Pages 377-386
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-220
Multimachine Data–Based Prediction of High-Frequency Sensor Signal Noise for Resistive Wall Mode Control in ITER
Yueqiang Liu, S. A. Sabbagh, I. T. Chapman, S. Gerasimov, Y. Gribov, T. C. Hender, V. Igochine, M. Maraschek, G. Matsunaga, M. Okabayashi, E. J. Strait
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 3 | November 2016 | Pages 387-405
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-207
Neoclassical Transport and Iota Scaling in the TJ-II Stellarator
F. Castejón, A. J. Rubio-Montero, A. López-Fraguas, E. Ascasíbar, R. Mayo-García
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 3 | November 2016 | Pages 406-416
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-165
Relaxation of Surface Tension Waves on a Liquid Metal Mirror for a Fast-Ignition Laser Fusion Plant
Takayoshi Norimatsu, Oleg Kotyaev, Yoshinori Shimada, Shinri Kurahashi, Shinji Motokoshi, Katsuhiro Mikami, Kei Sasaki, Takahisa Jitsuno, Kohei Yamanoi, Hiroyuki Furukawa, Tomoaki Kunugi
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 3 | November 2016 | Pages 417-422
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-206
The Design and Manufacture of the Neutral Beam Injection Thermal Shield for the EAST Tokamak
Changle Liu, Damao Yao, Lei Li, Jie Zhang, Hao Yang, Yang Qiu, Xiang Gao
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 3 | November 2016 | Pages 423-428
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-246
Analysis of Energy Deposition on Ion Source Components of EAST Neutral Beam Injector
Xiang Li, Yongjian Xu, Chundong Hu, Ling Yu, Yu Chen, NBI Group
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 3 | November 2016 | Pages 429-434
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-251
Main Features of the Technology for Air Detritiation in Scrubber Column
M. Rozenkevich, Yu. Pak, S. Marunich, A. Bukin, A. Ivanova, A. Perevezentsev, L. Lepetit
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 3 | November 2016 | Pages 435-447
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-153
Multidimensional Heat Transfer and Flow Boiling Curve Measurements in Single-Side-Heated Flow Channels
R. D. Boyd, A. M. May, P. Cofie, R. Martin
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 3 | November 2016 | Pages 448-460
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/FST16-102
Effects of Internal Bremsstrahlung on Tritium Profile Reconstruction in BIXS Measurements
Zhilin Chen, Masao Matsuyama, Shinsuke Abe, Shuming Peng
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 70 | Number 3 | November 2016 | Pages 461-467
Technical Note | doi.org/10.13182/FST15-151