Optimization of confinement in a toroidal plasma subject to strong radial electric fields [PDF]
A preliminary report on the identification and optimization of independent variables which affect the ion density and confinement time in a bumpy torus plasma is presented.
Roth, J. R.
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A heavy ion beam probe system for investigation of a modified Penning discharge [PDF]
An ion beam probe diagnostic system can measure time- and space-resolved profiles of plasma space potential and electron density. In combination with a computer iterative technique, the ion beam probe can determine both the space potential profile in ...
Kambic, G. X., Krawczonek, W. M.
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Effects of global field errors on ELMO Bumpy Torus [PDF]
, 1977 The plasma sensitivity to magnetic field error effects has been tested experimentally using externally introduced global field errors in the ELMO Bumpy Torus (EBT). A critical field (delta B/sub r//B)/sub cr/ approximately 0.6-1 x 10/sup -3/ was observed, below which the plasma is essentially free from convective cells, toroidal currents, and ...
Quon, B. H. +3 more
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Comparative evaluation of solar, fission, fusion, and fossil energy resources, part 3 [PDF]
The role of nuclear fission reactors in becoming an important power source in the world is discussed. The supply of fissile nuclear fuel will be severely depleted by the year 2000. With breeder reactors the world supply of uranium could last thousands of
Clement, J. D., Reupke, W. A.
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Far-infrared scattering on ELMO Bumpy Torus and impurity study experiments [PDF]
, 1985 A far-infrared (FIR) laser scattering diagnostic was installed the ELMO Bumpy Torus (EBT) experiment to measure density waves and fluctuations. The system was tested and calibrated using a TPX plastic Bragg acoustic cell and was shown to be fully ...
Casson, William H.
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Fusion energy for space missions in the 21st century: Executive summary [PDF]
Future space missions were hypothesized and analyzed, and the energy source of their accomplishment investigated. The missions included manned Mars, scientific outposts to and robotic sample return missions from the outer planets and asteroids, as well ...
Schulze, Norman R.
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Electron Energy Confinement in ELMO Bumpy Torus (EBT)
, 1979 Using a calibrated, solid-state, soft x-ray detector, the electron temperature and density have been measured over a wide range of operating conditions of ELMO Bumpy Torus (EBT). The empirical relations of the temperature or the density to the microwave power and the ambient pressure have been determined.
S. Hiroe, G. R. Haste, R. A. Dandl
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Space fusion energy conversion using a field reversed configuration reactor: A new technical approach for space propulsion and power [PDF]
The fusion energy conversion design approach, the Field Reversed Configuration (FRC) - when burning deuterium and helium-3, offers a new method and concept for space transportation with high energy demanding programs, like the Manned Mars Mission and ...
Miley, George H. +2 more
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EBTR design-point selection [PDF]
, 1981 The procedure used to select the design point for the ELMO Bumpy Torus Reactor (EBTR) study is described. The models used in each phase of the selection process are described, with an emphasis placed on the parametric design curves produced by each model.
Bathke, C. G., Krakowski, R. A.
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Occupational Safety Review of High Technology Facilities [PDF]
, 2005 This report contains reviews of operating experiences, selected accident events, and industrial safety performance indicators that document the performance of the major US DOE magnetic fusion experiments and particle accelerators.
Cadwallader, Lee
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