Generation of field-reversed configurations via neutral beam injection

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April 2025 | T. Roche | Nature Communications | Paper

We report evidence of successful generation of field-reversed configuration plasmas by neutral beam injection. This is achieved by trapping the steady state beams in an initial seed plasma, hence providing a direct source of toroidally directed energetic ion current and increase plasma …

The Field Reversed Configuration: A promising path to aneutronic fusion

Nov 2024 | Research Library,  Presentations, Experiment, Fusion Energy, Fusion Research, Fusion Science, Fusion Technology, Modeling, Overview, Performance, Plasma Research, Simulation, Stability, Theory

November 2024 | J. Romero | HPC | Presentation

The FRC suits aneutronic fuels ideally. Norman confines FRC plasma in an accessible linear device. Feedback control maintains stable, steady-state plasma. Bayesian inference enables holistic data analysis. Machine learning accelerates commercial energy development.

Enhanced plasma performance in C-2W advanced beam-driven field-reversed configuration experiments

Oct 2024 | Research Library,  Papers, Confinement, Diagnostics, Edge Control, Equilibrium, Experiment, Fast Particles, Featured Publications, Fusion Energy, Fusion Research, Fusion Science, Fusion Technology, Heating, Performance, Plasma Profiles, Plasma Research, Simulation, Stability

October 2024 | H. Gota | Nuclear Fusion | Paper

TAE Technologies’ fifth-generation fusion device, C-2W (also called ‘Norman’), is the world’s largest compact-toroid device and has made significant progress in field-reversed configuration (FRC) plasma performance.

An Overview of Accomplishments From Experiment and Theory at TAE Technologies

Oct 2024 | Research Library,  Posters, Diagnostics, Experiment, Fusion Energy, Fusion Research, Fusion Science, Fusion Technology, Overview, Performance, Plasma Research, Simulation, Theory

October 2024 | S. Dettrick | APS DPP 2024 | Poster

TAE Technologies reports advancements in plasma performance and stability for C-2W through optimized neutral beam injection, new diagnostic tools, and enhanced modeling frameworks, demonstrating improved ion heating, extended plasma lifetimes, and effective wall conditioning.