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Exploring magnetized liner inertial fusion with a semi-analytic model

Journal Article · · Physics of Plasmas
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4939479· OSTI ID:1240018

In this study, we explore magnetized liner inertial fusion (MagLIF) [S. A. Slutz et al., Phys. Plasmas 17, 056303 (2010)] using a semi-analytic model [R. D. McBride and S. A. Slutz, Phys. Plasmas 22, 052708 (2015)]. Specifically, we present simulation results from this model that: (a) illustrate the parameter space, energetics, and overall system efficiencies of MagLIF; (b) demonstrate the dependence of radiative loss rates on the radial fraction of the fuel that is preheated; (c) explore some of the recent experimental results of the MagLIF program at Sandia National Laboratories [M. R. Gomez et al., Phys. Rev. Lett. 113, 155003 (2014)]; (d) highlight the experimental challenges presently facing the MagLIF program; and (e) demonstrate how increases to the preheat energy, fuel density, axial magnetic field, and drive current could affect future MagLIF performance.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
1240018
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1333790
OSTI ID: 1340083
OSTI ID: 1421114
OSTI ID: 22493827
OSTI ID: 1281689
Report Number(s):
SAND2016-0112J; 617604
Journal Information:
Physics of Plasmas, Journal Name: Physics of Plasmas Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 23; ISSN PHPAEN; ISSN 1070-664X
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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