Published May 1995 | Version v1
Journal article

A free-electron laser for cyclotron resonant heating in magnetic fusion reactors

  • 1. Physical Sciences, Inc., Alexandria, Virginia 22314 (United States)
  • 2. Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D.C. 20375 (United States)

Description

A G-band free-electron laser designed for plasma heating is described using a coaxial hybrid iron (CHI) wiggler formed by insertion into a solenoid of a central rod and an outer ring of alternating ferrite and nonferrite spacers positioned so that the central ferrite (nonferrite) spacers are opposite the outer nonferrite (ferrite) spacers. The CHI wiggler provides for enhanced beam focusing and the ability to handle intense beams and high-power continuous wave radiation. Simulations indicate that a power/efficiency of 3.5 MW/13% are possible using a 690 kV/40 A beam. No beam loss was found in simulation. copyright 1995 American Institute of Physics

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Physics of Plasmas
Journal Volume
2
Journal Issue
5
Journal Page Range
p. 1755-1759.
ISSN
1070-664X
CODEN
PHPAEN