Title :
Recent advances in ST research and prospects for new ST capabilities
Author_Institution :
Culham Sci. Centre, EURATOM/UKAEA Fusion Assoc., Abingdon, UK
Abstract :
The mission of spherical tokamak (ST) research, which has a number of elements, is described and the key challenges to be addressed are summarized. Recent progress in addressing these challenges is reviewed. Finally, plans and proposals for new capabilities to enhance ST research are outlined.
Keywords :
Tokamak devices; antennas in plasma; fusion reactor design; fusion reactor divertors; plasma diagnostics; DEMO design optimisation; HHFW antenna; ST research; fusion component test facility; high resolution diagnostics; liquid lithium divertor; spherical tokamak research; Magnetic confinement; Neutrons; Physics; Plasma confinement; Plasma devices; Plasma diagnostics; Plasma properties; Test facilities; Testing; Tokamaks; MAST; NSTX; QUEST; component test facility; spherical tokamak;
Conference_Titel :
Fusion Engineering, 2009. SOFE 2009. 23rd IEEE/NPSS Symposium on
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2635-5
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2636-2
DOI :
10.1109/FUSION.2009.5226531
