Improved Operation of the SSPX Spheromak

Wood, R D; Hill, D N; Hooper, E B; Woodruff, S; McLean, H S; Stallard, B W

doi:10.1088/0029-5515/45/12/013

Title: Improved Operation of the SSPX Spheromak

Journal Article · Thu Aug 18 00:00:00 EDT 2005 · Nuclear Fusion, vol. 45, N/A, November 24, 2005, pp. 1582-1588

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1088/0029-5515/45/12/013· OSTI ID:883741

Wood, R D; Hill, D N; Hooper, E B; Woodruff, S; McLean, H S; Stallard, B W

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Research Organization:: Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE

DOE Contract Number:: W-7405-ENG-48

OSTI ID:: 883741

Report Number(s):: UCRL-JRNL-214703

Journal Information:: Nuclear Fusion, vol. 45, N/A, November 24, 2005, pp. 1582-1588, Journal Name: Nuclear Fusion, vol. 45, N/A, November 24, 2005, pp. 1582-1588

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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