Length and power scalings of GDT– and GDMT–based neutron sources

Autor: D. V. Yurov, P. A. Bagryansky, V. V. Prikhodko
Rok vydání: 2016
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Zdroj: AIP Conference Proceedings.
ISSN: 0094-243X
DOI: 10.1063/1.4964245
Popis: The paper is dedicated to the analysis of fusion neutron sources (NSs) based on gas–dynamic trap and the concept of gas– dynamic multiple–mirror trap. The configurations considered are predominantly designed for the use within subcritical hybrids. The main focus of the study has been on what fusion gain can be achieved by the NSs depending on their mirror–to–mirror distance and the output power of heating systems. The analysis comprised optimizing parameters of each NS of given length and power so as to maximize its fusion gain. To provide physical credibility of the results, the searched–for NS configurations were to comply with a number of constraints on plasma characteristics. Particularly, background (maxwellized) ions had to be confined in nearly gas–dynamic regime, while transverse relative plasma pressure was limited by 0.5 from above. Lengths and heating powers of considered NSs ranged from 10 to 100 m and from 20 to 200 MW respectively. On the basis of obtained data the coefficients of a power–la...
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