Trends and developments in magnetic confinement fusion reactor concepts

Journal Article · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1981 · Nucl. Technol./Fusion; (United States)

OSTI ID:5463707

Baker, C C; Carlson, G A; Krakowski, R A

An overview is presented of recent design trends and developments in reactor concepts for magnetic confinement fusion. The paper emphasizes the engineering and technology considerations of commercial fusion reactor concepts and reactors that operate on the deuterium/tritium/ lithium fuel cycle. Recent developments in tokamak, mirror, and Elmo Bumpy Torus reactor concepts are described, as well as a survey of recent developments on a wide variety of alternate magnetic fusion reactor concepts (within the last two to three years).

• Research Organization: Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois
• OSTI ID: 5463707
• Journal Information: Nucl. Technol./Fusion; (United States), Journal Name: Nucl. Technol./Fusion; (United States) Vol. 1:1; ISSN NTFUD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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