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Title: Z-Pinch Fusion for Energy Applications

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/750245· OSTI ID:750245

Z pinches, the oldest fusion concept, have recently been revisited in light of significant advances in the fields of plasma physics and pulsed power engineering. The possibility exists for z-pinch fusion to play a role in commercial energy applications. We report on work to develop z-pinch fusion concepts, the result of an extensive literature search, and the output for a congressionally-mandated workshop on fusion energy held in Snowmass, Co July 11-23,1999.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States); Sandia National Lab. (SNL-CA), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy (US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
750245
Report Number(s):
SAND99-3155; TRN: US0204456
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 1 Jan 2000
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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