Greenwald-Integrated Safe-Instability Envelope (SIE): A Density-Aware Control Update for Reactor-Scale Fusion Plasmas

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Authors: Jamie Morris
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Abstract

This technical update extends the Safe-Instability Envelope (SIE) framework by integrating the Greenwald density limit as a first-class control variable. The envelope is conditioned on real-time density margin, enabling automatic tightening near density-driven disruption thresholds and relaxed, low-power operation during benign phases. The result is a unified control layer that simultaneously reduces parasitic control power, enables stable operation at higher plasma density, and improves hardware protection in ITER-, STEP-, and DEMO-class fusion reactors.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Magnetic confinement fusion research Fusion materials and technologies Nuclear reactor physics and engineering

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
1 January 2026
Document type
Preprint