A fusion development facility on the critical path to fusion energy

A fusion development facility (FDF) based on the tokamak approach with normal conducting magnetic field coils is presented. FDF is envisioned as a facility with the dual objective of carrying forward advanced tokamak (AT) physics and enabling the development of fusion energy applications. AT physics...

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Published in:Nuclear fusion 2011-01, Vol.51 (8)
Main Authors: Chan, Dr. Vincent, Canik, John, Peng, Yueng Kay Martin
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:A fusion development facility (FDF) based on the tokamak approach with normal conducting magnetic field coils is presented. FDF is envisioned as a facility with the dual objective of carrying forward advanced tokamak (AT) physics and enabling the development of fusion energy applications. AT physics enables the design of a compact steady-state machine of moderate gain that can provide the neutron fluence required for FDF s nuclear science development objective. A compact device offers a uniquely viable path for research and development in closing the fusion fuel cycle because of the demand to consume only a moderate quantity of the limited supply of tritium fuel before the technology is in hand for breeding tritium.
ISSN:0029-5515
1741-4326
DOI:10.1088/0029-5515/51/8/083019