Design of the Compact Auburn Torsatron

Technical Report · Tue Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1989

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5454593· OSTI ID:5454593

Gandy, R. F.; Henderson, M. A.; Hanson, J. D.; Schneider, T.; Swanson, D. G.; Cary, J. R. ^[1]

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1. Auburn Univ., AL (USA)

This paper describes the design and optimization procedure for the Compact Auburn Torsatron. Included in this is a description of the Cary-Hanson Optimization technique. In this paper the properties of the magnetic fields are presented and a description of the machine and the construction procedure. The experimental setup for the surface mapping is described and conclusions are presented. 10 refs., 9 figs., 1 tab.

• Research Organization: Auburn Univ., AL (USA)
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE/ER
• DOE Contract Number: FG05-85ER53192
• OSTI ID: 5454593
• Report Number(s): DOE/ER/53192-40; ON: DE90002543; TRN: 89-029831
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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