The rationale for an expanded inertial fusion energy program

被引：7
|
作者：
Dean, Stephen O. [1 ]
机构：
[1] Fusion Power Associates, Gaithersburg, MD 20879 USA
来源：
JOURNAL OF FUSION ENERGY | 2008年 / 27卷 / 03期
关键词：
fusion energy; inertial confinement;
D O I：
10.1007/s10894-007-9128-8
中图分类号：
TL [原子能技术]; O571 [原子核物理学];
学科分类号：
0827 ; 082701 ;
摘要：
The rationale for an expanded effort on the development of inertial fusion as an energy source is discussed. It is argued that there should be a two-pronged, complementary approach to fusion energy development over the next two to three decades: (1) Magnetic Fusion (MFE) via ITER and the supporting magnetic domestic program and (2) Inertial Fusion (IFE), a credible, affordable approach that exploits unique US strengths and current world leadership. IFE is only a few years away from demonstration of single-shot ignition and fusion energy gain via NIF. Enhanced funding for IFE R&D is needed in the near-term in order to prepare to expeditiously proceed beyond NIF to the energy application of inertial fusion.
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页码：149 / 153
页数：5
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