Collisional merging process of field-reversed configuration plasmas in the FAT-CM device

Collisional merging process of field-reversed configuration plasmas in the FAT-CM device

July 2018 | F. Tanaka (Nihon Univ.) | Plasma and Fusion Research | Paper

In order to investigate the collisional merging process of field-reversed configurations (FRCs), the FAT device has recently been upgraded to FAT-CM, consisting of two field-reversed theta-pinch (FRTP) formation sections and the confinement section.

Achievement of field-reversed configuration plasma sustainment via 10 MW neutral-beam injection on the C-2U device

Achievement of field-reversed configuration plasma sustainment via 10 MW neutral-beam injection on the C-2U device

November 2017 | H. Gota | Nuclear Fusion | Paper

The TAE Technologies experimental program has demonstrated reliable field-reversed configuration (FRC) formation and sustainment, driven by fast ions via high-power neutral-beam (NB) injection.