US Heavy Ion Beam Research for High Energy Density Physics Applications and Fusion

Davidson, R.C. ; Logan, B.G. ; Barnard, J.J. ; Bieniosek, F.M. ; Briggs, R.J. ; al., et

Princeton University. Plasma Physics Laboratory.

关键词: Compression;    Thermonuclear Reactors Beams, Heavy Ion;    Inertial Confinement Fusion;    70 Plasma Physics And Fusion Technology;    43 Particle Accelerators;   

DOI  :  10.2172/878296
RP-ID  :  PPPL-4100
RP-ID  :  DE-AC02-76CH03073
RP-ID  :  878296

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

Key scientific results from recent experiments, modeling tools, and heavy ion accelerator research are summarized that explore ways to investigate the properties of high energy density matter in heavy-ion-driven targets, in particular, strongly-coupled plasmas at 0.01 to 0.1 times solid density for studies of warm dense matter, which is a frontier area in high energy density physics. Pursuit of these near-term objectives has resulted in many innovations that will ultimately benefit heavy ion inertial fusion energy. These include: neutralized ion beam compression and focusing, which hold the promise of greatly improving the stage between the accelerator and the target chamber in a fusion power plant; and the Pulse Line Ion Accelerator (PLIA), which may lead to compact, low-cost modular linac drivers.