Exploring a unique vision for heavy ion fusion

LOGAN, B.G. ; Logan, B.G.

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

关键词: Thermonuclear Reactors;    Uranium;    Targets;    Heavy Ions;    Production;   

DOI  :  10.2172/928304
RP-ID  :  LBNL-250E
RP-ID  :  DE-AC02-05CH11231
RP-ID  :  928304

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

A quest for more efficient beam-to-fuel energy coupling via polar direct drive (30% overall), to enable: (1) Self-T-breeding, self-neutron-energy-absorbing, large {pi}r, T-Lean targets {at} < 4 MJ driver energies; (2) Efficient fusion energy coupling into plasma for direct MHD conversion with moderate yields < 1 GJ; (3) Balance-of-plant costs 10X lower than steam cycle (e.g., < 80 $/kWe instead of 800 $/kWe); (4) CoE low enough (<3 cts/kWehr) for affordable water and H{sub 2} fuel for 10 B people on a hot planet; and (5) Enough fissile fuel production for 38 LWR's per GW{sub fusion} if uranium gets too expensive meantime.