MFES ReNeW Presentations
Post-workshop Presentations
General Presentations
- Research Needs Workshop Introduction by Richard Hazeltine, June 8, 2009
- Theme I Thrusts 1-4 Wrap up by Jim Van Dam, June 12, 2009
- Theme II Thrust Summary by Chuck Greenfield, June 12, 2009
- Theme III Summary of Thrusts by Mike Ulrickson, June 12, 2009
- Theme IV Summary of Thrusts 13-15 by Wayne Meier, June 12, 2009
- Theme V Summary of Thrusts 16-18 by John Sarff, June 12, 2009
Theme Presentations
- Theme I Achieving and understanding the Burning Plasma State in ITER by Jim Van Dam, Institute for Fusion Studies
- Theme II Creating predictive, high performance steady state plasmas by Amanda Hubbard, MIT and Chuck Greenfield, GA
- Theme III Taming the Plasma Material Interface Issues, Gaps, Research Needs by M. Ulrickson and R. Maingi
- Theme IV Harnessing Fusion Power Theme Summary by Wayne Meier, LLNL V2
- Theme V Optimizing the Magnetic Configuration, Overview and Research Requirements by John Sarff, UW
Thrust Presentations
- Thrust 1 Develop Capable and Reliable Measurements for Understanding and Controlling Burning Plasmas
- Thrust 2 Control of Transient Events
- Thrust 3 Understand how the presence of alpha particles in burning plasma changes plasma behavior
- Thrust 4 Develop and qualify operational scenarios and the supporting physics basis for achieving a wide range of burning plasma regimes in ITER
- Thrust 5 Expanding the Limits for Controlling and Sustaining Fusion Plasmas
- Thrust 6 Develop Validated Predictive Models V2
- Thrust 7 Develop High Temperature Superconductors and Other Magnet Innovations to Advance Fusion Research
- Thrust 8 Understand the highly integrated dynamics of self-sustained and dominantly self-heated burning plasmas
- Thrust 9 Unfolding the physics of the boundary layer plasma
- Thrust 10 Understanding and Developing PMI Science and Technology
- Thrust 11 Innovations for Improved Power and Particle Handling
- Thrust 12 Demonstrate an Integrated solution for plasma-material interfaces compatible with sustainment and control of an attractive core plasma
- Thrust 13 Establish the Underlying Science and Innovative Technology Needed for Fusion Power Extraction and Fuel Sustainability
- Thrust 14 Materials Science and Technology Needed to Harness Fusion Power
- Thrust 15 Create Integrated Models and Designs for Attractive Fusion Power Systems
- Thrust 16 Demonstrate and understand sustained high beta confinement at reduced aspect ratio
- Thrust 17 Optimize steady-state, disruption-free torodial confinement using 3D magnetic shaping, emphasizing quasi-symmetry principles
- Thrust 18 Achieve High Performance Toroidal Confinement Using Minimal Externally Applied Magnetic Field