Inverse radiation problem with infrared images to monitor plasma-facing components temperature in metallic fusion devices
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2020.111867
Abstract: Abstract Infrared (IR) diagnostics are used to measure plasma-facing components (PFC) surface temperature in fusion devices. However, the interpretation of such images is complex in all-reflective environments because of unknown emissivity and multiple reflections issues.… read more here.
Keywords: fusion devices; fusion; method; temperature metallic ... See more keywords
Recent progress on the R&D of W-ZrC alloys for plasma facing components in fusion devices
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DOI: 10.1016/j.nme.2018.07.002
Abstract: Abstract Tungsten is considered as the most promising material for plasma facing components (PFCs) in the magnetic confinement fusion devices, due to its high melting temperature, high thermal conductivity, low swelling, low tritium retention and… read more here.
Keywords: zrc alloys; fusion devices; plasma facing; facing components ... See more keywords
Using deep learning to design high aspect ratio fusion devices
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DOI: 10.1017/s002237782400165x
Abstract: The design of fusion devices is typically based on computationally expensive simulations. This can be alleviated using high aspect ratio models that employ a reduced number of free parameters, especially in the case of stellarator… read more here.
Keywords: fusion devices; aspect ratio; design; high aspect ... See more keywords
Monte Carlo simulation of ion–material interactions in nuclear fusion devices
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DOI: 10.1080/10420150.2017.1328419
Abstract: ABSTRACT One of the key aspects regarding the technological development of nuclear fusion reactors is the understanding of the interaction between high-energy ions coming from the confined plasma and the materials that the plasma-facing components… read more here.
Keywords: material interactions; monte carlo; nuclear fusion; fusion ... See more keywords
Monitoring of tritium and impurities in the first wall of fusion devices using a LIBS based diagnostic
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DOI: 10.1088/1741-4326/ac31d6
Abstract: Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) is one of the most promising methods for quantitative in-situ determination of fuel retention in plasma-facing components (PFCs) of magnetically confined fusion devices like ITER and JET. In this article, the… read more here.
Keywords: pulse; fuel; fusion; fusion devices ... See more keywords
Automation of gyrotron electron beam current for fusion devices
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DOI: 10.1088/1741-4326/ad7b55
Abstract: The electron beam current of high-power, long-pulse gyrotrons for fusion devices is typically controlled to remain constant by adjusting the power to the cathode heater by using a pre-programmed waveform. However, this pre-programmed waveform is… read more here.
Keywords: electron beam; beam current; beam; fusion devices ... See more keywords
Double Casing Conductor Designed for High Mechanical Stress in Fusion Devices
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DOI: 10.1109/tasc.2025.3530904
Abstract: The demand for stronger magnetic fields in fusion devices necessitates robust conductors capable of withstanding greater loads. High-temperature superconducting (HTS) cables using REBCO tapes have demonstrated practicality by carrying high currents even in magnetic fields… read more here.
Keywords: fusion devices; casing conductor; fusion; double casing ... See more keywords
A Fast Reconstruction Approach for the Assessment of Magnetic Diagnostic Systems in Nuclear Fusion Devices
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DOI: 10.1109/tmag.2017.2771753
Abstract: The information coming from the diagnostic system is of vital importance for the correct functioning of many electromagnetic devices. In particular, for nuclear fusion devices, the magnetic measurements are used for a number of fundamental… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction; nuclear fusion; fast reconstruction; approach ... See more keywords