High Beta Experiments in the GDT Axisymmetric Magnetic Mirror

• DOI: 10.1007/s10894-010-9342-7
• Publication Date: 2010-10-05T00:52:56Z
• Authors: T. C. Simonen; A. Anikeev; P. Bagryansky; A. Beklemishev; A. Ivanov; A. Lizunov; V. Maximov; V. Prikhodko; Yu. Tsidulko
• Keywords: BETA (programming language); Magnetic mirror; Fusion power

This paper reports recent results from the Gas Dynamic Trap magnetic mirror device. Achieving plasma betas up to 60% provides a basis for extrapolating this concept to a fusion relevant 14 MeV neutron source for testing and validating materials applicable to fusion systems.