ECRF systems for ITER

被引:38
作者
Makowski, M
机构
[1] ITER Joint Work Site, Max-Planck Institut fur Plasmaphysik
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10.1109/27.533109
中图分类号
O35 [流体力学]; O53 [等离子体物理学];
学科分类号
070204 ; 080103 ; 080704 ;
摘要
ITER, the international Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor, proposes to use electron cyclotron technology on an unprecedented scale, ECRF (electron cyclotron range of frequencies) will be used for start-up, heating, noninductive on- and off-axis current drive, and wall conditioning, Advanced gyrotron sources will be needed in order to fulfill the unique requirements imposed by these applications, Consequently, an international R&D program has been undertaken to develop 170 GHz, CW, 1 MW, similar to 50% efficient tubes. The rationale for the R&D program is presented and design issues relating to the efficient generation, transmission, and delivery to the plasma of over 50 MW of ECRF power are discussed.
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页数:10
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