The tandem mirror

Journal Article · Thu Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1983 · J. Fusion Energy; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01052197· OSTI ID:5136418

Miyoshi, S; Kawabe, T

The Plasma Research Center of the University of Tsukuba gives a historical review of mirror-related physics experiment projects including the GAMMA experiments. GAMMA-6, consisting of two minimum-B mirrors connected by a central-cell solenoid, is discussed and its plasma parameters are presented. Experiments of GAMMA-6 are divided into three categories: tandem mirror configuration, single minimum-B mirror, and technical developments. The GAMMA-10 project, a device used to study critical issues of physics on axisymmetrized tandem-mirror confinement, is discussed, and the magnet coils, injection system and axial distributions of magnetic field strength, electric potential, and plasma density are shown. The future directions of the GAMMA projects and tandem-mirror configurations are discussed.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Tsukuba
• OSTI ID: 5136418
• Journal Information: J. Fusion Energy; (United States), Journal Name: J. Fusion Energy; (United States) Vol. 3:5/6; ISSN JFEND
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY
700202* -- Fusion Power Plant Technology-- Magnet Coils & Fields
ASIA
BEAM INJECTION HEATING
COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION
CONFINEMENT
DESIGN
DOCUMENT TYPES
HEATING
HIGH-FREQUENCY HEATING
HISTORICAL ASPECTS
ICR HEATING
INSTABILITY
JAPAN
MAGNETIC FIELD CONFIGURATIONS
MAGNETIC MIRRORS
MINIMUM-B CONFIGURATIONS
OPEN CONFIGURATIONS
OPEN PLASMA DEVICES
PLASMA CONFINEMENT
PLASMA DENSITY
PLASMA DIAGNOSTICS
PLASMA HEATING
PLASMA INSTABILITY
PLASMA MICROINSTABILITIES
RESEARCH PROGRAMS
REVIEWS
SIMULATION
TANDEM MIRRORS
THERMONUCLEAR DEVICES