Wave-driven rotation in supersonically rotating mirrors

Abraham J. Fetterman; Nathaniel J. Fisch

doi:10.13182/FST10-A9496

Wave-driven rotation in supersonically rotating mirrors

Abraham J. Fetterman, Nathaniel J. Fisch

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Abstract

Supersonic rotation in mirrors may be produced by radio-frequency waves. The waves produce coupled diffusion in ion kinetic and potential energy. A population inversion along the diffusion path then produces rotation. Waves may be designed to exploit a natural kinetic energy source or may provide the rotation energy on their own. Centrifugal traps for fusion and isotope separation may benefit from this wave-driven rotation.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	343-350
Number of pages	8
Journal	Fusion Science and Technology
Volume	57
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.13182/FST10-A9496
State	Published - May 2010

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

Civil and Structural Engineering
Nuclear and High Energy Physics
Nuclear Energy and Engineering
General Materials Science
Mechanical Engineering

Keywords

Magnetic mirrors
Radio-frequency waves
Rotation

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Wave-driven rotation in supersonically rotating mirrors

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