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Multiple beam induction accelerators for heavy ion fusion.

Authors :
Seidl, Peter A.
Barnard, John J.
Faltens, Andris
Friedman, Alex
Waldron, William L.
Source :
Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research Section A. Jan2014, Vol. 733, p193-199. 7p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Abstract: Induction accelerators are appealing for heavy-ion driven inertial fusion energy (HIF) because of their high efficiency and their demonstrated capability to accelerate high beam current (≥10kA in some applications). For the HIF application, accomplishments and challenges are summarized. HIF research and development has demonstrated the production of single ion beams with the required emittance, current, and energy suitable for injection into an induction linear accelerator. Driver scale beams have been transported in quadrupole channels of the order of 10% of the number of quadrupoles of a driver. We review the design and operation of induction accelerators and the relevant aspects of their use as drivers for HIF. We describe intermediate research steps that would provide the basis for a heavy-ion research facility capable of heating matter to fusion relevant temperatures and densities, and also to test and demonstrate an accelerator architecture that scales well to a fusion power plant. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01689002
Volume :
733
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research Section A
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
92651052
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nima.2013.05.070