Solenoid-Free Startup and Non-Inductive Ramp-Up of a Compact Spherical-Tokamak Breeder

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Authors: Priyanca Ford, G L Kulcinski
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22132147
Cited by: 2
References: 6

Abstract

Solenoid-free startup and non-inductive ramp-up of the compact spherical-tokamak breeder, which has no room for a central solenoid. The current is initiated by outboard induction, electron-cyclotron heating, and a helicity or beam seed, then handed off to the non-inductive and bootstrap currents that hold the flat-top. The ramp auxiliary power and profile-control hand-off are flagged as carried risks. Shorter synthesis paper.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Magnetic confinement fusion research Power Systems and Technologies Particle accelerators and beam dynamics

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Journal / source
OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints)
Publication date
28 August 2026
Language
EN
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Preprint