Main Catalog Physics Thermophysics and theoretical heat engineering

Comparative analysis of different variants of magneto-inertial fusion

Authors: Batrak N.V., Kopaleishvili N.G.
Published in issue: #6(71)/2022
DOI: 10.18698/2541-8009-2022-6-807
Category: Physics \| Chapter: Thermophysics and theoretical heat engineering
Keywords: magneto-inertial fusion, thermonuclear facility, liner, driver, target, power plant, laser driver, plasma jets
Published: 17.08.2022

A comparative analysis of different variants of magneto-inertial fusion is performed. Some of the experiments carried out at facilities used in magneto-inertial confinement of plasma are described. Information is presented on such facilities as NIF, OMEGA, OMEGA EP and Z-Machine. The basic thermophysical parameters of facilities equipped with high-pulse energy lasers and high-speed plasma jets are determined. It is shown that modern thermonuclear facilities, as well as those under development, could be used for a wide range of research and applications. Information on the latest concepts of thermonuclear facilities designed for magneto-inertial fusion is presented.

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