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Thermonuclear Fusion Verification of Staged Z-Pinch Fusion on a 0.5 MA LTD Pulsed Power Generator (Final Report)

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/2570198· OSTI ID:2570198
 [1];  [2]
  1. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
  2. Magneto Inertial Fusion Technologies, Inc (MIFTI), Tustin, CA (United States)

LLNL fielded neutron detectors at UCSD’s CESZAR facility during the experimental campaigns investigating the staged Z-pinch concept. This concept uses high current to compress a cylindrical plasma composed a high atomic number gas, such as argon, surrounding fusion fuel. LLNL analyzed data from the diagnostics and improved the diagnostic setup specific to the experiment. This work helps to advance the mission creating a fusion energy source, which is a benefit to the economy and for energy security.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States); Magneto Inertial Fusion Technologies, Inc (MIFTI), Tustin, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC52-07NA27344
OSTI ID:
2570198
Report Number(s):
LLNL--TR-2007319; TC02408
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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