ISSN:
1572-9591
Keywords:
Ambipolar barriers
;
mirrors
;
solenoid
;
confinement
;
MHD-stability
;
stationary fusion
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Energy, Environment Protection, Nuclear Power Engineering
Notes:
Abstract Essential experimental results at ambipolar (tandem) mirror traps are briefly reviewed. Progress on longitudinal plasma confinement by ambipolar barriers (plugs) and on suppression of transverse anomalous plasma losses in a solenoid are noted. Experimental exploration of MHD-stabilization of high pressure plasma (β ∼ 1) by vacuum chamber walls and of ion pumping from stationary thermal barriers is emphasized. Geometry of an axisymmetric trap, in which self-sustaining D-T reaction is possible, is briefly described.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1012285927729
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