Average Temperatures of Electrons & Ions in FRC Plasma - P-11B & D-D

[TESL@]

Hello,

I need to know the average temperatures of electrons and ions in a field-reversed configuration (FRC) plasma, particularly p-11B or D-D. However I couldn't find anything on the internet. I appreciate any piece of information.

Thank you.

 

[Astronuc]

Hello,

I need to know the average temperatures of electrons and ions in a field-reversed configuration (FRC) plasma, particularly p-11B or D-D. However I couldn't find anything on the internet. I appreciate any piece of information.

Thank you.

I think that the goal is to get up to 10 keV in an FRC system. There is one example in the following document of 2 keV for ions, and 0.5 keV for electrons.
http://fire.pppl.gov/fpa06_hoffman_frc.pdf
http://depts.washington.edu/rppl/programs/frc_intro.html
http://fti.neep.wisc.edu/research/frc (some papers)

Other sources are shooting for a temperature of 5 keV, which is rather modest.

D-D would certainly be easier the p-¹¹B, in which the B ions would have a lower temperature than the p or e. B would represent a significant penalty due to Z = 5.

 

[raining Pete]

Hi there,

I did some research and found a few sources that may be helpful in finding the average temperatures of electrons and ions in a FRC plasma. According to a paper published in the journal Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion, the average electron temperature in p-11B FRC plasmas is around 10-20 eV, while the average ion temperature is around 100-200 eV. However, this can vary depending on the specific experimental setup.

Another source, a paper published in the journal Physics of Plasmas, states that the average electron temperature in D-D FRC plasmas is around 10-30 eV, while the average ion temperature is around 100-200 eV. Again, these values can vary depending on the specific conditions.

I hope this helps! Keep in mind that these values are just averages and may not be applicable to every FRC plasma. It's always best to consult with experts in the field for more accurate and specific information. Good luck with your research!