DocumentCode
3202321
Title
Recent advances in ST research and prospects for new ST capabilities
Author
Lloyd, Brian
Author_Institution
Culham Sci. Centre, EURATOM/UKAEA Fusion Assoc., Abingdon, UK
fYear
2009
fDate
1-5 June 2009
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
6
Abstract
The mission of spherical tokamak (ST) research, which has a number of elements, is described and the key challenges to be addressed are summarized. Recent progress in addressing these challenges is reviewed. Finally, plans and proposals for new capabilities to enhance ST research are outlined.
Keywords
Tokamak devices; antennas in plasma; fusion reactor design; fusion reactor divertors; plasma diagnostics; DEMO design optimisation; HHFW antenna; ST research; fusion component test facility; high resolution diagnostics; liquid lithium divertor; spherical tokamak research; Magnetic confinement; Neutrons; Physics; Plasma confinement; Plasma devices; Plasma diagnostics; Plasma properties; Test facilities; Testing; Tokamaks; MAST; NSTX; QUEST; component test facility; spherical tokamak;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Fusion Engineering, 2009. SOFE 2009. 23rd IEEE/NPSS Symposium on
Conference_Location
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN
978-1-4244-2635-5
Electronic_ISBN
978-1-4244-2636-2
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/FUSION.2009.5226531
Filename
5226531
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