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An FEL-based microwave system for fusion

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This paper describes designs for 280-GHz and 560-GHz microwave sources based on free electron lasers (FELs). These 10-MW units are based on technology developed over the last 5 years. A first demonstration of high-average-power microwave production with an FEL system is expected in the Microwave Tokamak Experiment (MTX) facility. This paper gives details on the design and construction of that 250-GHz, 2-MW system and discusses specific applications for the Compact Ignition Tokamak (CIT).

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    R. R. Stone, R. A. Jong, T. J. Orzechowski, E. T. Scharlemann, A. L. Throop, B. Kulke, K. I. Thomassen & B. W. Stallard

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Stone, R.R., Jong, R.A., Orzechowski, T.J. et al. An FEL-based microwave system for fusion. J Fusion Energ 9, 77–101 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01057323

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