Charged-particle cross section data for fusion plasma applications
Cross-section data for fusion plasma calculations are reviewed for three categories: fusion reactions, nuclear elastic and inelastic scattering. While the data base for the basic D-T fuel cycle seems adequate for present purposes, continued refinement appears warranted. Further, increasing emphasis on advanced-fuel fusion introduces requirements for new reaction rate and charged-particle scattering data over a wider range of reacting species (light elements through /sup 11/B) and over a larger energy range (to several MeV). These new needs are discussed along with suggestions for increased emphasis on providing the user with more convenient compilations. In particular, the extension of reactivities (< sigma V) to non-Maxwellian distributions, scattering matrix data, and development of computer based files are noted.
- Research Organization:
- Illinois Univ., Urbana (USA). Fusion Studies Lab.
- DOE Contract Number:
- AS02-76ET52040
- OSTI ID:
- 6978411
- Report Number(s):
- COO-2218-195; CONF-800979-12
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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700103* -- Fusion Energy-- Plasma Research-- Kinetics
BEAMS
BORON 11
BORON ISOTOPES
CROSS SECTIONS
DATA
ELASTIC SCATTERING
EXPERIMENTAL DATA
INELASTIC SCATTERING
INFORMATION
INFORMATION NEEDS
ISOTOPES
LIGHT NUCLEI
NUCLEI
NUCLEON BEAMS
NUMERICAL DATA
ODD-EVEN NUCLEI
PARTICLE BEAMS
PROTON BEAMS
SCATTERING
STABLE ISOTOPES
THERMONUCLEAR REACTORS