B.E. Nelson

TL;DR: The National Spherical Torus Experiment (NSTX) is being built at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory to test the fusion physics principles for the spherical torus (ST) concept at the MA level as discussed by the authors.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors explored novel concepts for fusion chamber technology that can substantially improve the attractiveness of fusion energy systems, including the potential for: (1) high power density capability; (2) higher plasma β and stable physics regimes if liquid metals are used; (3) increased disruption survivability; (4) reduced volume of radioactive waste; (5) reduced radiation damage in structural materials; and (6) higher availability.

TL;DR: In this article, the ITER design requirements were reviewed and as appropriate updated and the focus of this paper will be on recent work affecting ITER with special emphasis on topics affecting near-term procurement arrangements.

TL;DR: The National Compact Stellarator Experiment (NCSX) as discussed by the authors was designed to enhance the magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) stability without feedback or nearby conducting structures and provide drift-orbit confinement similar to tokamaks.

TL;DR: The Advanced Toroidal Facility (ATF) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is the world's largest stellarator experiment when it begins operation in early 1987 as discussed by the authors.