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Xu Yuhong. A general comparison between tokamak and stellarator plasmas[J]. Matter and Radiation at Extremes, 2016, 1(4). doi: 10.1016/j.mre.2016.07.001
Citation: Xu Yuhong. A general comparison between tokamak and stellarator plasmas[J]. Matter and Radiation at Extremes, 2016, 1(4). doi: 10.1016/j.mre.2016.07.001
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A general comparison between tokamak and stellarator plasmas

doi: 10.1016/j.mre.2016.07.001

  • Southwestern Institute of Physics, PO Box 432, Chengdu 610041, People's Republic of China

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  • Corresponding author: *Corresponding author. E-mail address: xuyh@swip.ac.cn.
  • Received Date: 2016-03-31
  • Accepted Date: 2016-06-08
  • Publish Date: 2016-07-15
    Abstract
  • This paper generally compares the essential features between tokamaks and stellarators, based on previous review work individually made by authors on several specific topics, such as theories, bulk plasma transport and edge divertor physics, along with some recent results. It aims at summarizing the main results and conclusions with regard to the advantages and disadvantages in these two types of magnetic fusion devices. The comparison includes basic magnetic configurations, magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) instabilities, operational limits and disruptions, neoclassical and turbulent transport, confinement scaling and isotopic effects, plasma rotation, and edge and divertor physics. Finally, a concept of quasi-symmetric stellarators is briefly referred along with a comparison of future application for fusion reactors.
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