Initial Exploration of High-Field Pulsed Stellarator Approach to Ignition Experiments

Queral, V.; Volpe, F. A.; Spong, D.; Cabrera, S.; Tabarés, F.

doi:10.1007/s10894-018-0199-5

Title: Initial Exploration of High-Field Pulsed Stellarator Approach to Ignition Experiments

Journal Article · 28 October 2018 · Journal of Fusion Energy

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10894-018-0199-5 · OSTI ID:1619447

; Volpe, F. A.; Spong, D.; Cabrera, S.; Tabarés, F.

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Research Organization:: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness (MINECO); USDOE

Grant/Contract Number:: AC05-00OR22725

OSTI ID:: 1619447

Journal Information:: Journal of Fusion Energy, Journal Name: Journal of Fusion Energy Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 37; ISSN 0164-0313

Publisher:: SpringerCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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