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X-Pinch Plasma Generation Testing for Neutron Source Development and Nuclear Fusion

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  • Hossam A.Gabbar

    (Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science, University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa L1H7K4, ON, Canada)

  • C. A. Barry Stoute

    (Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science, University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa L1H7K4, ON, Canada)

  • Daniel Bondarenko

    (Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science, University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa L1H7K4, ON, Canada)

  • Nicholas Tarsitano

    (Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science, University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa L1H7K4, ON, Canada)

  • Anas Abdel Rihem

    (Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science, University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa L1H7K4, ON, Canada)

  • Stefan Sirakov

    (Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science, University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa L1H7K4, ON, Canada)

  • Shraddhey Jani

    (Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science, University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa L1H7K4, ON, Canada)

  • Samskruthi Menashi

    (Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science, University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa L1H7K4, ON, Canada)

Abstract

Nuclear fusion is a sought-out technology in which two light elements are fused together to create a heavier element and releases energy. Two primary nuclear fusion technologies are being researched today: magnetic and inertial confinement. However, a new type of nuclear fusion technology is currently being research: multi-pinch plasma beams. At the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, there is research on multi-pinch plasma beam technology as an alternative to nuclear fusion. The objective is to intersect two plasma arcs at the center of the chamber. This is a precursor of nuclear fusion using multi-pinch. The innovation portion of the students’ work is the miniaturization of this concept using high energy electrical DC pulses. The experiment achieved the temperature of 2300 K at the intersection. In comparison to the simulation data, the temperature from the simulation is 7000 K at the intersection. Additionally, energy harvesting devices, both photovoltaics and a thermoelectric generator, were placed in the chamber to observe the viable energy extraction.

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  • Hossam A.Gabbar & C. A. Barry Stoute & Daniel Bondarenko & Nicholas Tarsitano & Anas Abdel Rihem & Stefan Sirakov & Shraddhey Jani & Samskruthi Menashi, 2018. "X-Pinch Plasma Generation Testing for Neutron Source Development and Nuclear Fusion," Energies, MDPI, vol. 11(4), pages 1-17, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:11:y:2018:i:4:p:988-:d:142022
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    1. Cheng Yu & Suchen Wu & Weibo Yang, 2018. "Theoretical Investigation of Gas Filling and Leaking in Inertial Confinement Fusion Hohlraum," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 10(10), pages 1-12, October.
    2. Adam Jan Zwierzyński & Wojciech Teper & Rafał Wiśniowski & Andrzej Gonet & Tomasz Buratowski & Tadeusz Uhl & Karol Seweryn, 2021. "Feasibility Study of Low Mass and Low Energy Consumption Drilling Devices for Future Space (Mining Surveying) Missions," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(16), pages 1-17, August.

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