Thomson scattering systems on C-2W field-reversed configuration plasma experiment
April 2018 | K. Zhai | HTPD2018 | Poster
Thomson scattering process is that when laser fires into plasma, plasma electrons oscillate in the laser field and radiate.
Measurements of Formation Dynamics in a Multi-Pulse Compact Toroid Injector System
April 2018 | I. Allfrey | HTPD2018 | Poster
The C-2W experiment at TAE Technologies aims at sustaining an advanced beam- driven field reversed configuration (FRC) plasma. However, FRC lifetime is limited by particle confinement, among other factors.
Internal Magnetic Field Measurements of Translated and Merged FRC Plasmas in the FAT-CM Device
April 2018 | H. Gota | HTPD2018 | Poster
Field-reversed configuration (FRC) Amplification via Translation – Collisional Merging (FAT-CM) experiments have recently commenced to study physics phenomena of collisions and merged FRC plasma states [1].
Calibration and applications of imaging diagnostics on the C-2U1 beam-driven field-reversed configuration device
April 2018 | E. Granstedt | HTPD2018 | Poster
generic camera model3 suitable for wide-angle and fish- eye lenses
extrinsic parameters: aperture position, orientation: pitch, yaw, roll.
Jet Outflow and Open Field Line Measurements on the C-2W Advanced Beam-Driven Field-Reversed Configuration Plasma Experiment
April 2018 | D. Sheftman | HTPD2018 | Poster
Accurate operation and high performance of the open field line plasma surrounding the Field Reversed Configuration (FRC) is crucial to achieving the goals of successful temperature ramp up and confinement improvement on C-2W.
Development of Charge Exchange Recombination Spectroscopy Diagnostics for the C-2W Field-Reversed Configuration Plasma
April 2018 | D. Gupta | HTPD2018 | Poster
Charge Exchange Recombination Spectroscopy (ChERS) diagnostics will provide measurements of ion temperature, velocity and density profiles in C-2W field-reversed configuration (FRC) plasmas.
Development of a three-wave far-infrared laser interferometry and polarimetry diagnostics for the C-2W FRC Experiment
April 2018 | B. Deng | HTPD2018 | Poster
C-2W field-reversed configuration (FRC) experiments [1] are focused to resolve major physics issues facing the future of FRC devices. To achieve these goals, it is essential to measure the plasma equilibrium dynamics and monitor plasma fluctuations.
Design and Characterization of High Repetition Rate Lasers and Collection Optics for Thomson Scattering Diagnostics on C-2W
April 2018 | A. Ottaviano | HTPD2018 | Poster
A new Thomson scattering (TS) system is being constructed on C-2W for obtaining electron temperature and density profiles with high temporal and spatial resolution. Validating the performance of the TS’s custom designed system components is crucial to obtaining reliable Te and ne profiles of C-2W’s plasma.
Design of a Custom Insertable Probe Platform for Measurements of C-2W Inner Divertor Plasma Parameters
April 2018 | A. DuBois | HTPD2018 | Poster
A custom motor controlled probe system has been designed to make spatially resolved measurements of temperature, density, flow, and plasma potential in the C-2W inner divertors. Measurements in the inner divertors, which have a radius of 1.7 m and are located on either end of the confinement vessel, are critical in order to gauge exactly how local settings affect the plasma conditions, confinement, and stability in the FRC core.
It Was 20 Years Ago Today …
In April 1998, a group of determined scientists, inventors and visionaries founded the company now known as TAE Technologies with $1000 and one goal in mind: Creating a source of safe, carbon-free, on-demand energy that doesn’t harm the environment and is available to everyone equally around the world.