Matter and Radiation at Extremes, Volume. 1, Issue 3, 153(2016)
Compact magnetic confinement fusion: Spherical torus and compact torus
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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Zhe Gao. Compact magnetic confinement fusion: Spherical torus and compact torus[J]. Matter and Radiation at Extremes, 2016, 1(3): 153
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.)