Optimization of Stabilized Imploding Liner Fusion Reactors.
Abstract
In the NRL LINUS concept for controlled fusion systems, a rotating liquid metal cylinder or liner is imploded onto a trapped plasma/magnetic field payload to obtain fusion temperatures and near-megagauss magnetic field levels by adiabatic compression. The combined use of linear rotation and a free-piston driving technique eliminates Rayleigh-Taylor instabilities and permits safe, repetitive implosion-reexpansion cycles. Optimization of system size is accomplished in terms of the implosion radius-ratio and liner compressibility. Trade-offs between reactor size and initial plasma temperature are indicated. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 25, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA070889
Entities
People
- D. L. Book
- P. J. Turchi
- R. L. Burton
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory