High current linear ion accelerators for inertial fusion

Conference · Sat Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1977

OSTI ID:6424322

Humphries, S Jr

The Pulselac Program at Sandia Laboratories was initiated to study the feasibility of very high current, pulsed linear ion accelerators for inertial fusion applications. The essential feature of the research is the electrical neutralization of ion beams within the volume of an accelerator by electrons, with the electron dynamics controlled by magnetic fields. The physics and technology of the systems involves an intimate combination of accelerator theory and plasma physics. This paper summarizes the experimental and theoretical program to date and the logic of the program with respect to the ultimate fusion application.

• Research Organization: Sandia Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: EY-76-C-04-0789
• OSTI ID: 6424322
• Report Number(s): SAND-78-2049C; CONF-780979-9
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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