Matter and Radiation at Extremes, Volume. 1, Issue 3, 153(2016)

Compact magnetic confinement fusion: Spherical torus and compact torus

Zhe Gao*
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  • Department of Engineering Physics, Tsinghua University, 100084, China
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    The spherical torus (ST) and compact torus (CT) are two kinds of alternative magnetic confinement fusion concepts with compact geometry. The ST is actually a sub-category of tokamak with a low aspect ratio; while the CT is a toroidal magnetic configuration with a simply-connected geometry including spheromak and field reversed pinch. The ST and CT have potential advantages for ultimate fusion reactor; while at present they can also provide unique fusion science and technology contributions for mainstream fusion research. However, some critical scientific and technology issues should be extensively investigated.

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    Paper Information

    Category: Review Article

    Received: Apr. 5, 2016

    Accepted: May. 18, 2016

    Published Online: May. 9, 2017

    The Author Email: Gao Zhe (gaozhe@tsinghua.edu.cn.)

    DOI:10.1016/j.mre.2016.05.004

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