Stellarator
A toroidal magnetic confinement device that uses external coils to generate both toroidal and poloidal fields, avoiding the need for a driven plasma current.
01 Definition
A toroidal magnetic confinement device that uses external coils to generate both toroidal and poloidal fields, avoiding the need for a driven plasma current. Wendelstein 7-X is a modern example.
02 Detailed_Analysis
A toroidal magnetic confinement device that uses external coils to generate both toroidal and poloidal fields, avoiding the need for a driven plasma current. Wendelstein 7-X is a modern example. A toroidal magnetic confinement device that uses external coils to generate both toroidal and poloidal fields, avoiding the need for a driven plasma current. Wendelstein 7-X is a modern example.
03 Key_Facts
- ▸ A toroidal magnetic confinement device that uses external coils to generate both toroidal and poloidal fields, avoiding the need for a driven plasma current
04 Deep_Dive_Intelligence
Overview
A toroidal magnetic confinement device that uses external coils to generate both toroidal and poloidal fields, avoiding the need for a driven plasma current. Wendelstein 7-X is a modern example.
Role: Glossary term: Stellarator
Entity Type: Concept — Stellarator is a technical concept or theoretical framework.
Technical Definition
A toroidal magnetic confinement device that uses external coils to generate both toroidal and poloidal fields, avoiding the need for a driven plasma current. Wendelstein 7-X is a modern example.
06 Related_Terms (1)
07 Related_Entities (12)
08 Timeline_Mentions (10)
Project Sherwood declassified at Geneva Conference
Fusion research declassified at 2nd Atoms for Peace conference. Sherwood becomes CTR program.
historical-contextNinth IAEA Conference on Plasma Physics
The Ninth International Conference on Plasma Physics and Controlled Nuclear Fusion Research is held in Baltimore, Maryland, focusing on Tokamak experiments and plasma heating.
fusion-physicsCancellation of Terrestrial Alternate Confinement Programs
Alternate confinement programs for terrestrial fusion applications are cancelled, leaving a gap in non-tokamak research.
historical-contextDIII-D Five-Year Plan Initiation
General Atomics implemented the 1993 Five-Year DIII-D Plan, establishing the context for Advanced Tokamak research and facility improvements.
fusion-physicsDIII-D Five-Year Program Plan (1999-2003)
General Atomics released a comprehensive plan for the DIII-D National Fusion Facility, focusing on Advanced Tokamak operating scenarios and paths to ITER.
fusion-physicsPJMIF Concept Origin
The plasma-jet-driven magneto-inertial fusion (PJMIF) concept originates at Los Alamos National Laboratory as a hybrid MCF/ICF model.
fusion-physicsBussard Polywell WB-8 (2009-2015): Navy-funded, beta-one conditions achieved, p-B11 aneutronic, EMC2/China Lake — orb confinement geometry
Navy-funded Polywell at EMC2. WB-8 achieved β=1 (plasma pressure = magnetic pressure). p-B11 aneutronic fuel. Polyhedral cusp confinement = orb internal structure (Forbes). Went quiet after 2015.
uap-researchW7-X Stellarator Collaboration
LANL team participates in the 'One Team' control room operations for the W7-X stellarator in Germany.
fusion-physicsDOE announces 8 Milestone-Based Fusion Development recipients
$46M for 8 companies. Inspired by NASA COTS. 5-10 year timeline for pilot plant designs.
fusion-researchCFS begins SPARC tokamak assembly
75% complete. HTS magnets at 20T. Target Q>1. ARC power plant in Virginia early 2030s.
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Quick_Facts
- Category
- Fusion Physics
- Aliases
- Stellarator, stellarator
- Sources
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- Related Terms
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