The Tara tandem mirror experimental fusion device began operation at the MIT Plasma Fusion Center's new Nabisco Laboratory at the end of March. In recent testing, rf heating has raised the ratio of plasma pressure to magnetic pressure in Tara's central solenoid to 2%, indicating an average ion energy of 2 keV (20 million kelvin), much hotter than the temperature at which the device will ultimately run.

Topics
Electromagnetic coils, Fusion reactors, Educational assessment, Plasma heating, Plasma properties and parameters
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© 1984 American Institute of Physics.
1984
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