Integrated experiments for heavy ion fusion

J. J. Barnard, L. E. Ahle, F. M. Bieniosek, C. M. Celata, R. C. Davidson, E. Henestroza, A. Friedman, J. W. Kwan, B. G. Logan, E. P. Lee, S. M. Lund, W. R. Meier, G. L. Sabbi, P. A. Seidl, W. M. Sharp, D. B. Shuman, W. L. Waldron, H. Qin, S. S. Yu

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Abstract

We describe the next set of experiments proposed in the U.S. Heavy Ion Fusion Virtual National Laboratory, the so-called Integrated Beam Experiment (IBX). The purpose of IBX is to investigate in an integrated manner the processes and manipulations necessary for a heavy ion fusion induction accelerator. The IBX experiment will demonstrate injection, acceleration, compression, bending, and final focus of a heavy ion beam at significant line charge density. Preliminary conceptual designs are presented and issues and trade-offs are discussed. Plans are also described for the step after IBX, the Integrated Research Experiment (IRE), which will carry out significant target experiments.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)553-560
Number of pages8
JournalLaser and Particle Beams
Volume21
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2003

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Keywords

  • Accelerator
  • Driver
  • Fusion
  • Heavy ion
  • Inertial fusion
  • Systems model

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