An investigation of energetic particles in the magnetically confined fusion plasma

Authors : Ayan Kumar Makar

Pages : 7-14

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Publication Date : 2024-07-12

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The investigation of energetic particles in magnetically confined plasma is a critical area of research in the field of controlled thermonuclear fusion, with implications for the development of fusion reactors such as tokamaks and stellarators. This study focuses on understanding the behavior of energetic particles, such as alpha particles produced in fusion reactions, and their interactions with the magnetic fields and plasma waves within the confinement devices. The main objectives are to analyze the mechanisms of particle heating, confinement, and the potential instabilities induced by the energetic particles.The study also explores the implications of these interactions for the stability of magnetically confined plasma.It further examines the conditions under which energetic particles can excite instabilities, such as Alfvén eigenmodes, leading to enhanced particle losses and potentially compromising the efficiency of fusion reactors.
Keywords : energetic particles, reactors, instabilities, plasma, confinement, fusion