Open AccessRecent D-T results on TFTR
Author(s) -
D. Johnson,
V. Arunasalam,
Cris W. Barnes
Publication year - 1995
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/206590
Subject(s) - plasma , nuclear physics , physics , nuclear engineering , tokamak fusion test reactor , alpha particle , magnetohydrodynamics , fusion power , core (optical fiber) , tritium , tokamak , atomic physics , engineering , optics
Routine tritium operation in TFTR has permitted investigations of alpha particle physics in parameter ranges resembling those of a reactor core. ICRF wave physics in a DT plasma and the influence of isotopic mass on supershot confinement have also been studied. Continued progress has been made in optimizing fusion power production in TFTR, using extended machine capability and Li wall conditioning. Performance is currently limited by MHD stability. A new reversed magnetic shear regime is being investigated with reduced core transport and a higher predicted stability limit