Overview of the DIII-D Fusion Science Program

This overview of the DIII-D fusion program provides an introduction to the research program carried out on the DIII-D tokamak since its inception in 1986. It serves as the introduction and summary of this special issue of Fusion Science and Technology on the DIII-D program. Special emphasis is given...

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Published inFusion science and technology Vol. 48; no. 2; pp. 807 - 827
Main Authors Luxon, J. L., Simonen, T. C., Stambaugh, R. D.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Taylor & Francis 01.10.2005
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70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY
DOUBLET-3 DEVICE
PLASMA
PLASMA CONFINEMENT
PLASMA PRODUCTION
RESEARCH PROGRAMS
THERMONUCLEAR REACTORS
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Summary:This overview of the DIII-D fusion program provides an introduction to the research program carried out on the DIII-D tokamak since its inception in 1986. It serves as the introduction and summary of this special issue of Fusion Science and Technology on the DIII-D program. Special emphasis is given to the contributions of the program to the world fusion energy program and progress toward a burning plasma.
ISSN:1536-1055
1943-7641
DOI:10.13182/FST05-A1041