Highly Efficient Charged Particle Beam Injection into Magnetically Confined Plasmas

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Program:
Exploratory Topics
Award:
$499,866
Location:
Princeton, New Jersey
Status:
ACTIVE
Project Term:
09/19/2023 - 09/18/2025

Technology Description:

Princeton University will develop a new method for particle beam injection that could boost the energy efficiency of plasma ignition to all-time highs. The proposed technology would avoid the major inefficiencies and operational complications associated with the beam neutralization process and strengthen the domestic energy sector through efficiently delivering plasma heating to fusion reactors.

Contact

ARPA-E Program Director:
Dr. Robert Ledoux
Project Contact:
Prof. Christopher Tully
Press and General Inquiries Email:
ARPA-E-Comms@hq.doe.gov
Project Contact Email:
cgtully@princeton.edu

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