Feasibility study of an electromagnetic trap fusion reactor.

Author

Dennis Gilbert Blondin

Abstract

"Through the use of detailed particle and energy balances, electromagnetic traps with magnetic cusps are found to be unsatisfactory for continuous operation when using only neutral particle beams to sustain a thermonuclear plasma. Low power multiplication characteristics inherent in this CTR design probably preclude supplemental plasma heating methods. However, by using an alternate Yin-Yang magnetic system, continuous CTR operating regimes are found at an ion temperature of 20 keV while assuming only neutral particle beam heating. Although these regimes require applied electrostatic potentials approaching a half-million volts, this device demonstrates a capability for efficient power production"-- Abstract, p. ii

Advisor(s)

Dolan, Tom

Committee Member(s)

Park, John T.
Bolon, Albert E., 1939-2006

Department(s)

Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Science

Degree Name

M.S. in Nuclear Engineering

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

1974

Pagination

vii, 52 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 42-44)

Rights

© 1974 Dennis Gilbert Blondin, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Thesis Number

T 3070

Print OCLC #

6013602

Recommended Citation

Blondin, Dennis Gilbert, "Feasibility study of an electromagnetic trap fusion reactor." (1974). Masters Theses. 3418.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/3418