RF Alpha-Channeling as a Bounded Power Lever for a Deuterium-Helium-3 Mirror

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Authors: Priyanca Ford, G L Kulcinski
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22132168
Cited by: 2
References: 6

Abstract

RF alpha-channeling as a bounded power lever for a deuterium-helium-3 mirror. A mode-converted channeling wave raises the recoverable charged fraction from a collisional baseline near 8 percent to about 80 percent in the worked embodiment, easing the recirculating-power burden that sets the burner's electric gain. Booked as a bounded lever, not a closure mechanism: the plug potential remains the honest gate. Model output, no antenna built.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Magnetic confinement fusion research Advanced Frequency and Time Standards Particle accelerators and beam dynamics

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