Critical gradient turbulence optimization toward a compact stellarator reactor concept
G. T. Roberg‐Clark, G. G. Plunk, P. Xanthopoulos, C. Nührenberg, S. Henneberg, H. M. Smith
Abstract
A method for reducing turbulent heat loss in magnetic confinement fusion devices is developed. Applying the method leads to a stellarator concept that satisfies three key design criteria: collisionless orbit confinement, stability of the magnetic field, and energy confinement.
Topics & Concepts
StellaratorTurbulenceMagnetic fieldPhysicsFusion powerPlasma confinementPlasmaMechanicsMagnetic confinement fusionFusionComputational physicsNuclear engineeringAerospace engineeringNuclear physicsEngineeringTokamakLinguisticsQuantum mechanicsPhilosophyMagnetic confinement fusion researchFusion materials and technologiesLaser-Plasma Interactions and Diagnostics