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

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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

Funding

This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, Office of Fusion Energy Sciences, using the DIII-D National Fusion Facility, a DOE Office of Science user facility, under Awards DE-FC02-04ER54698 and DE-AC05-00OR22725. DIII-D data shown in this paper can be obtained in digital format by following the links at https://fusion.gat.com/global/D3D_DMP Disclaimer: This report was prepared as an account of work sponsored by an agency of the United States Government. Neither the United States Government nor any agency thereof, nor any of their employees, makes any warranty, express or implied, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed, or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights. Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the United States Government or any agency thereof. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the United States Government or any agency thereof.

FundersFunder number
DOE Office of Science user facilityDE-AC05-00OR22725, DE-FC02-04ER54698
U.S. Department of Energy
Office of Science
Fusion Energy Sciences

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