Accelerators for the Fusion Program.
Abstract
The role of accelerated particle beams in the controlled fusion program is reviewed. A brief discussion of neutral beam heating of Tokamak plasma is followed by an account of the physical processes underlying the anomalous stopping length of high power electron beams in plasmas of different density regimes. Applications of such E-beam heating to pulsed fusion systems is noted. Finally the recent success of high-power ion accelerators leads to serious consideration of their use in generating field reversed proton-layers. The magnetic compression of P-layers to reach energy and power density required for Lawson breakeven condition is examined.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA013638
Entities
People
- R. N. Sudan
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory