Increased p-11B fusion reaction rate through fast-ion acceleration by ion cyclotron range of frequencies heating in LHD

Feb 2026 | Research Library,  Papers, Experiment, Fusion Energy, Fusion Research, Fusion Science, Fusion Technology, Overview, Plasma Research, Simulation, Theory

February 2026 | S. Kamio | Nuclear Fusion | Paper

Among various advanced fuel cycles, proton-boron-11 (p-11B) fusion has attracted renewed interest as a potentially clean and sustainable fusion energy source.
This aneutronic fusion concept has long been envisioned as an ultimate cleaner fusion reactor scheme…

Advanced Beam-Driven Field-Reversed Configurations for Aneutronic Fusion

Jan 2026 | Research Library,  Presentations, Experiment, Fast Particles, Fusion Energy, Fusion Research, Fusion Science, Fusion Technology, Heating, Overview, Performance, Plasma Research

November 2025 | H. Gota | CWFEST 2025 | Presentation

TAE’s goal: p-11B aneutronic fusion Reactivity of p-11B has been reassessed
– Cross section larger than previously believed.
– Kinetic effects can further increase reactivity
– Net effect leads to ~30% increase of the fusion yield for the same…

Overview of Beam Driven FRCs at TAE

Jan 2026 | Research Library,  Presentations, Confinement, Edge Control, Equilibrium, Experiment, Fast Particles, Fusion Energy, Fusion Research, Fusion Science, Fusion Technology, Heating, Instabilities, Modeling, Overview, Performance, Plasma Profiles, Plasma Research, Simulation, Theory, Waves

November 2025 | S. Dettrick | 2025 US-Japan FRC Workshop | Presentation

Non-inductive start-up, ramp-up, and sustainment of FRC using neutral beams. Experimental validation of Improved Tilt Stability with Neutral Beams. Neutral
Beams can drive Energetic Particle Modes in Steady State FRC. Electrode biasing improves MHD…

Overview and Initial Results from the Bias Test Stand at TAE

Jan 2026 | Research Library,  Posters, Edge Control, Experiment, Fusion Energy, Fusion Research, Fusion Science, Fusion Technology, Overview, Plasma Research

November 2025 | W. Harris | APS DPP 2025 | Poster

The bias system in C-2W has a voltage limitation that is in-part due to arcing between electrodes. The Bias Test Stand (BTS) is a testbed built by TAE to study different electrode configurations and design features to reduce arcing.

Experimental and Theoretical Progress on Beam-Driven FRCs in the C-2W Device

Jan 2026 | Research Library,  Posters, Confinement, Edge Control, Equilibrium, Experiment, Fast Particles, Fusion Energy, Fusion Research, Fusion Science, Fusion Technology, Heating, Instabilities, Modeling, Overview, Performance, Plasma Profiles, Plasma Research, Simulation, Theory, Waves

November 2025 | M. Nations | APS DPP 2025 | Poster

TAE Technologies’ C-2W device has achieved stable, beam-driven Field-Reversed Configurations (FRCs) maintained for up to 40 ms. Recent advances include real-time plasma control, enhanced fueling via pellets and compact toroids, and the commissioning of new cyclotron resonance heating systems.