A sustainable high power density (SHPD) tokamak to enable a compact fusion pilot plant

R. J. Buttery, J. M. Park, P. B. Snyder, D. Weisberg, T. Abrams, J. Canik, B. A. Grierson, H. Guo, C. Holcomb, A. Jaervinen, A. W. Leonard, J. A. Leuer, J. McClenaghan, J. Menard, O. Meneghini, C. C. Petty, R. I. Pinsker, M. Shafer, S. P. Smith, E. J. StraitB. van Compernolle, M. van Zeeland, M. R. Wade, W. Wu

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

Abstract

A compact fusion pilot plant lies in physics regimes where plasma behavior can be different from present devices. It requires integrating innovative and improved solutions to tokamak physics problems that go beyond presently developed implementations. A well-developed physics basis with validated models is required to project solutions to the pilot. This motivates new research capabilities with considerable flexibility to pioneer and project the necessary solutions, operating at higher pressure, power and particle densities than present facilities. Options to address this need include a new ‘built from scratch’ facility and upgrades to existing devices in collaboration with planned facilities.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication47th EPS Conference on Plasma Physics, EPS 2021
PublisherEuropean Physical Society (EPS)
Pages1128-1131
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781713837046
StatePublished - 2021
Event47th EPS Conference on Plasma Physics, EPS 2021 - Sitges, Spain
Duration: Jun 21 2021Jun 25 2021

Publication series

Name47th EPS Conference on Plasma Physics, EPS 2021
Volume2021-June

Conference

Conference47th EPS Conference on Plasma Physics, EPS 2021
Country/TerritorySpain
CitySitges
Period06/21/2106/25/21

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2021 47th EPS Conference on Plasma Physics, EPS 2021. All rights reserved.

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'A sustainable high power density (SHPD) tokamak to enable a compact fusion pilot plant'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this