Possible Energy Gain for a Plasma Liner-Driven Magneto-Inertial Fusion Concept
arXiv:1403.4314 · doi:10.1063/1.4885075
Abstract
A one dimensional parameter study of a magneto-inertial fusion (MIF) concept indicates that significant gain may be achievable. This concept uses a dynamically formed plasma shell with inwardly directed momentum to drive a magnetized fuel to ignition, which in turn partially burns an intermediate layer of unmagnetized fuel. The concept is referred to as Plasma Jet MIF or PJMIF. The results of an adaptive mesh refinement (AMR) Eulerian code (Crestone) are compared to those of a Lagrangian code (LASNEX). These are the first published results using the Crestone and LASNEX codes on the PJMIF concept.
arXiv comment13 pages, 7 tables, 1 figure; accepted by Physics of Plasmas (May 12, 2014)
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