Low voltage multi-electron beam approach to pellet heating

This paper presents analysis relating to the feasibility of using low voltage (100 keV) pulsed electron beams for fusion pellet heating. The rationale behind the multi-module approach is developed. Analysis pertaining to the identification of specific module characteristics is presented, and 100 keV electron beam physics is discussed. The results of the analysis are that near state-of-the-art pulsed power technology is adequate for module fabrication and that the feasibility of the concept depends upon the ability to transport and focus the electron beams.