Loss of alpha-like MeV fusion products from TFTR

199090 citationsJournal Article

Authors

S. J. Zweben · Princeton University

R. L. Boivin · Princeton University

M. Diesso · Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory

Sean Hayes · Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory

H. W. Hendel · Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory

H. Park · Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory

J.D. Strachan

Abstract

A detailed comparison between the observed and expected loss of alpha-like MeV fusion products in TFTR is presented.The D-D fusion products (mainly the 1 MeV triton) were measured with an 2-D imaging scintillation detector.The expected first-orbit loss was calculated with a simple Lorentz orbit code.In almost all cases the measured loss was consistent with the expected first-orbit loss model.Exceptions are noted for small major radius plasmas and during strong MHD activity.

Topics & Keywords

Magnetic confinement fusion research Laser-Plasma Interactions and Diagnostics Fusion materials and technologies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Affordable and clean energy

Publication Details

Published in: Nuclear Fusion

Volume 30, Issue 8, pp. 1551-1574

DOI: 10.1088/0029-5515/30/8/013

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