Publication Date:
2016-01-14
Description:
In this paper, we explore magnetized liner inertial fusion (MagLIF) [S. A. Slutz et al ., Phys. Plasmas 17 , 056303 (2010)] using a semi-analytic model [R. D. McBride and S. A. Slutz, Phys. Plasmas 22 , 052708 (2015)]. Specifically, we present simulation results from this model that: (a) illustrate the parameter space, energetics, and overall system efficiencies of MagLIF; (b) demonstrate the dependence of radiative loss rates on the radial fraction of the fuel that is preheated; (c) explore some of the recent experimental results of the MagLIF program at Sandia National Laboratories [M. R. Gomez et al ., Phys. Rev. Lett. 113 , 155003 (2014)]; (d) highlight the experimental challenges presently facing the MagLIF program; and (e) demonstrate how increases to the preheat energy, fuel density, axial magnetic field, and drive current could affect future MagLIF performance.
Print ISSN:
1070-664X
Electronic ISSN:
1089-7674
Topics:
Physics
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