Physics basis for the Fusion Ignition Research Experiment (FIRE)

Meade, D. M. ; Thome, R. J. ; Sauthoff, N. R. ; Heitzenroeder, P. J. ; Nelson, B. E. ; Ulrickson, M.A ; Kessel, C. E. ; Schultz, J. H. ; Rutherford, P. H. ; Wesley, J. C. ; Young, K. M. ; Nevins, W. M. ; Uckan, N. A. ; Schmidt, J. A.

Princeton University. Plasma Physics Laboratory.

关键词: Research Programs;    Thermonuclear Reactors;    Bootstrap Current;    Beta Ratio;    70 Plasma Physics And Fusion Technology;   

DOI  :  10.2172/758080
RP-ID  :  PPPL-3466
RP-ID  :  AC02-76CH03073
RP-ID  :  758080

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

Understanding the properties of high gain (alpha-dominated) fusion plasmas in an advanced toroidal configuration is a critical issue that must be addressed to provide the scientific foundation for an attractive magnetic fusion reactor. The functional fusion plasma objectives for major next physics steps in magnetic fusion research can be described as: Burning Plasma Physics - The achievement and understanding of alpha-dominated plasmas that have characteristics similar to those expected in a fusion energy source, and Advanced Toroidal Physics - The achievement and understanding of bootstrap-current-dominated plasmas with externally controlled profiles and other characteristics (e.g. confinement and beta) similar to those expected in an attractive fusion system.