Heavy ion induction linac drivers for inertial confinement fusion
Intense beams of high energy heavy ions (e.g., 10 GeV Hg) are an attractive option for an ICF driver because of their favorable energy deposition characteristics. The accelerator systems to produce the beams at the required power level are a development from existing technologies of the induction linac, rf linac/storage ring and synchrotron. The high repetition rate of the accelerator systems, and the high efficiency which can be realized at high current make this approach especially suitable for commercial ICF. The present report gives a summary of the main features of the induction linac driver system, which is the approach now pursued in the USA. The main subsystems, consisting of injector, multiple beam accelerator at low and high energy, transport and pulse compression lines, and final focus are described. Scale relations are given for the current limits and other features of these subsystems.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Berkeley Lab., Univ. of California, Berkeley, CA (US); Lawrence Livermore National Lab., Univ. of California, Livermore, CA (US)
- OSTI ID:
- 6215902
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-881031-; TRN: 89-014017
- Journal Information:
- Fusion Technol.; (United States), Vol. 15:2; Conference: 8. topical meeting on technology of fusion energy, Salt Lake City, UT, USA, 9 Oct 1988
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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