Cost/performance analysis of an induction linac driver system for inertial fusion

Conference · Fri Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1985

OSTI ID:6171297

Hovingh, J; Brady, V O; Faltens, A; Hoyer, E H; Lee, E P

A linear induction accelerator that produces a beam of energetic (approx. =10 GeV) heavy (CAapprox.200) ions is a prime candidate as a driver for inertial fusion. Continuing developments in amorphous iron for use in accelerating modules represent a potentially large reduction in the driver cost and an increase in the driver efficiency. Additional insulator developments may also represent a potentially large reduction in the driver cost. The efficiency and cost of the induction linac system is discussed as a function of output energy and pulse repetition frequency for several beam charge states, numbers of beams and beam particle species. Accelerating modules and transport modules will be described. Large cost leverage items will be identified as a guide to future research activities and technology of development that can yield further substantial reductions in the accelerator system cost and improvement in the accelerator system efficiency. 13 refs., 2 figs.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (USA); Lawrence Berkeley Lab., CA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC03-76SF00098
• OSTI ID: 6171297
• Report Number(s): LBL-20613; CONF-851102-76; ON: DE86005227
• Resource Relation: Conference: 11. symposium on engineering problems in fusion research, Austin, TX, USA, 18 Nov 1985; Other Information: Paper copy only, copy does not permit microfiche production
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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