Various Plasma-Stabilization Methods for Controlled Thermonuclear Fusion: Comparison and Analysis

Abstract

To improve the stability and containment time of plasma in a magnetic field, the plasma stabiliation for controlled thermonuclear fusion must be developed. The methods or principles of magnetic shear, magnetic well, dynamic, and feedback stabiliation are of primary importance and are given primary consideration. The objectives of this research are to: Review various stabilizing methods; Compare the effectiveness, advantages and disadvantages of some stabilizing methods; and Deduce from the results obtained a new idea or original method for understanding plasma instability and improving plasma stabilization.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0740870

Entities

People

  • B. M. Ma

Organizations

  • Iowa State University

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Communities of Interest

  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alternating Current
  • Charged Particles
  • Detection
  • Doppler Effect
  • Electric Fields
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Electrons
  • Energy Transfer
  • Engineering
  • Frequency
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Plasma Diagnostics
  • Radio Frequency
  • Repetition Rate
  • Standing Waves
  • Temperature Gradients
  • Wave Power

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  • Plasma Physics / Magnetohydrodynamics
  • Systems Analysis and Design