Abstract
Cycle operation in magnetic confinement reactors is proposed in order to convert fusion energy directly to electromagnetic energy. By adiabatic compression, the fuel plasma is heated to exceed the ignition criterion. Thermal energy due to reactions is converted to electromagnetic energy through decompression. Decrease of the temperature closes the cycle. The energy conversion efficiency is studied. A large fraction of fusion energy can be directly converted.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | L159-L161 |
| Journal | Japanese Journal of Applied Physics |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jan 1 1984 |
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Fusion Engine Cycle in Reactor System by Adiabatic Compression. / Itoh, Sanae; Itoh, Kimitaka.
In: Japanese Journal of Applied Physics, Vol. 23, No. 3, 01.01.1984, p. L159-L161.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - Fusion Engine Cycle in Reactor System by Adiabatic Compression
AU - Itoh, Sanae
AU - Itoh, Kimitaka
PY - 1984/1/1
Y1 - 1984/1/1
N2 - Cycle operation in magnetic confinement reactors is proposed in order to convert fusion energy directly to electromagnetic energy. By adiabatic compression, the fuel plasma is heated to exceed the ignition criterion. Thermal energy due to reactions is converted to electromagnetic energy through decompression. Decrease of the temperature closes the cycle. The energy conversion efficiency is studied. A large fraction of fusion energy can be directly converted.
AB - Cycle operation in magnetic confinement reactors is proposed in order to convert fusion energy directly to electromagnetic energy. By adiabatic compression, the fuel plasma is heated to exceed the ignition criterion. Thermal energy due to reactions is converted to electromagnetic energy through decompression. Decrease of the temperature closes the cycle. The energy conversion efficiency is studied. A large fraction of fusion energy can be directly converted.
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JO - Japanese Journal of Applied Physics, Part 1: Regular Papers & Short Notes
JF - Japanese Journal of Applied Physics, Part 1: Regular Papers & Short Notes
SN - 0021-4922
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