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(FTP/05) Fusion Technology Applications of the Spherical Tokamak

(This paper was rapporteured in lecture FT1/2)

D. C. Robinson, R. Akers, S. J. Allfrey, A. Bond¹, T. Hender, P. J. Knight, O. J. Kwon², K. G. McClements, G. P. Maddison, S. Medvedev³, J. Mustoe⁴, M. O'Brien, C. Roach, S. Sharapov⁵, D. V. Sherwood⁴, G. M. Voss and H. R. Wilson

EURATOM/UKAEA Fusion Association, Culham Science Centre, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 3DB, UK
¹ Reaction Engines Ltd
² Taegu University, Republic of Korea
³ Keldysh Institute, Moscow, Russia
⁴ NNC Limited, Knutsford, UK
⁵ JET Joint Undertaking, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 3EA, UK

Abstract.  Fusion technology applications of the spherical tokamak are presented, exploiting its high $\beta$ capability, normal conducting TF coils, compact core, high natural elongation, disruption resilience and low capital cost. We concentrate here on two particular applications: a volume neutron source (VNS) for component testing and a power plant, addressing engineering and physics issues for steady state operation. The prospect of nearer term burning plasma ST devices are discussed in the conclusions.

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