scholarly journals Possible energy gain for a plasma-liner-driven magneto-inertial fusion concept

2014 ◽  
Vol 21 (7) ◽  
pp. 070701 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. E. Knapp ◽  
R. C. Kirkpatrick
Keyword(s):  
Energy Gain ◽  
Inertial Fusion ◽  
Plasma Liner ◽  
Fusion Concept

scholarly journals Z pinches—A historical view

2001 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 509-525 ◽  
Author(s):  
R.B. SPIELMAN ◽  
J.S. DE GROOT
Keyword(s):  
Recent Progress ◽  
18Th Century ◽  
Nuclear Fusion ◽  
Energy Gain ◽  
Fusion Program ◽  
Historical View ◽  
Negative Results ◽  
The World ◽  
Fusion Concept ◽  
Varied History

Z pinches have a long and varied history. Beginning in the 18th century, z pinches have been used to heat plasmas very efficiently. Early in the nuclear fusion program, it was realized that modest currents are required to confine plasma that could produce energy gain. The instability of the confined plasma was convincingly demonstrated in experiments in the 1950s that were performed around the world. These uniformly negative results led to z pinches being dropped as a fusion concept. Recent progress in fast z pinches has reinvigorated the field. We review the field and highlight the recent advances that point the way to a bright future for z pinches.

Benchmarking simulations of plasma-liner-driven magneto-inertial fusion with advanced equation of state

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter H. Stoltz ◽  
Madhusudan Kundrapu ◽  
Kristian R. C. Beckwith ◽  
Samuel Langendorf ◽  
Scott C. Hsu
Keyword(s):  
Equation Of State ◽  
Inertial Fusion ◽  
Plasma Liner
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