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Final design of the beam source for the MITICA injector
D Marcuzzi1, P Agostinetti1, M Dalla Palma1
1Consorzio RFX, Corso Stati Uniti, 4, I-35127 Padova, Italy.
The Review of Scientific Instruments
|March 3, 2016
Summary
The MITICA beam source, a prototype for ITER neutral beam injectors, is nearing final design. It focuses on generating 1 MeV deuterium or hydrogen negative ion beams for fusion energy research.
Area of Science:
- Fusion energy research
- Plasma physics
- Particle accelerators
Background:
- The ITER project requires advanced neutral beam injectors for heating and current drive.
- The MITICA (Megavolt ITER Injector and Concept Advancement) experiment serves as a prototype and test bed for these injectors.
- The beam source is critical for generating high-energy negative ions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the latest developments in the finalization of the MITICA beam source design.
- To detail recent analyses and R&D activities supporting the MITICA beam source design.
- To advance the technology for ITER's neutral beam heating systems.
Main Methods:
- Design finalization of the MITICA beam source.
- Computational analysis and simulations.
- Experimental research and development activities.
Main Results:
- Highlights of the finalized MITICA beam source design.
- Summary of recent supporting analyses and R&D outcomes.
- Progress towards the operational capability of the ITER heating and current drive neutral beam injectors.
Conclusions:
- The MITICA beam source design is nearing completion, incorporating recent advancements.
- Ongoing R&D and analyses are crucial for the successful implementation of ITER's neutral beam injectors.
- The MITICA experiment is a key step in validating the technology for fusion power.
