Title :
The technology of ICRF systems
Author :
Baity, F.W. ; Barber, G.C. ; Bigelow, T.S. ; Goulding, R.H. ; Hoffman, D.J. ; Ryan, P.M. ; Zhang, H.-M.
Author_Institution :
Oak Ridge Nat. Lab., TN, USA
fDate :
30 Sep-5 Oct 1995
Abstract :
The technology of ICRF systems has made substantial gains in the past few years. The total power levels have increased from the 5-MW level to greater than 20 MW; the pulse lengths have increased from the 100-msec level to 30 seconds. Recently, fast wave current drive (FWCD) has been demonstrated using phased arrays of ICRF antennas. In order to achieve such large gains, substantial changes and improvements were needed in the level of design analysis, fabrication techniques, and system controls
Keywords :
antenna phased arrays; antennas in plasma; fusion reactor design; fusion reactor ignition; fusion reactor theory; fusion reactors; plasma radiofrequency heating; 100 ms to 30 s; 5 to 20 MW; ICRF antennas; ICRF systems technology; design analysis; fabrication techniques; fast wave current drive; fusion reactors; phased arrays; system controls; Antenna arrays; Circuits; Control systems; Couplings; Current distribution; Phase control; Phased arrays; Radio frequency; Transmitters; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Fusion Engineering, 1995. SOFE '95. Seeking a New Energy Era., 16th IEEE/NPSS Symposium
Conference_Location :
Champaign, IL
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2969-4
DOI :
10.1109/FUSION.1995.534530
