High Energy Research and Applications (HERA) Pulsed Power and Pulsed Power Systems R&D for Magnetized Target Fusion Using Field Reversed Configurations (MTF-FRC)

Abstract

We described efforts to advance the state of the art for Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF) using Field Reversed Configuration (FRC) plasmas. The work is primarily experimental. We document production, translation, and trapping of FRCs in a coaxial system, and initial efforts to drive cylindrical aluminum liners with the Shiva Star fast capacitor bank to compress magnetic flux and magnetized plasma. We describe the pulsed power systems used to create and manipulate the plasma and the diagnostics employed to determine magnetic field and plasma characteristics. We also describe modifications to the plasma system for puffed gas injection, radio frequency (RF) systems for pre-preionization of the gas, and use of biased rings to attempt to control the rotation and subsequent instability of the plasma.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 12, 2013
Accession Number
ADA589215

Entities

People

  • Al Lerma
  • Frank Camacho
  • Gerald F. Kiuttu
  • Mark Kostora
  • Sean Coffey
  • Wayne Sommars

Organizations

  • Leidos

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplitude Modulation
  • Detection
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Electromagnetic Shielding
  • Electron Density
  • Energy
  • Ferrites
  • Frequency
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Magnetic Flux
  • Materials Processing
  • Measurement
  • Power Electronics
  • Pulsed Power
  • Radio Frequency
  • Semiconductors
  • Voltage

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.