Technology of thermonuclear facilities

Lecturer:

Ivan Ďuran (gar.), František Žáček (gar.)

Tutor:

Ivan Ďuran (gar.), František Žáček (gar.)

Supervisor:

Department of Physics

Synopsis:

The course introduces students to the basic problems associated with

technical realization of controlled thermonuclear fusion. The aim is to

provide students with a starting point for their direct research

involvement in development of one of the systems critical for operation

of fusion devices. Further, in particular for those students with more

emphasis on plasma theory, the course provides a good overview of

technical problems, possibilities, and limits associated with operation

of fusion devices as these technical limits form boundary conditions for

any applicable fusion theory research.

Requirements:

Knowledge of basic course of physics

Syllabus of lectures:

1.Introduction to the tokamak engineering I

2.Introduction to the tokamak engineering II

3.Physics and technology of intensive magnetic fields

4.Cryogenics and its application in fusion reactors

5.Additional heating of magnetically confined plasma - high frequency electromagnetic sources

6.Additional heating of magnetically confined plasma - neutral beam injection sources

7.Computer control of complex experiments, data acquisition

8.Real-time control of different plasma parameters

9.Technological aspects of inertial fusion I

10.Technological aspects of inertial fusion II

11.Radiation damage of materials for fusion reactor

12.Introduction to the radiation safety

13.Tritium handling and fuel cycle of fusion reactors

Syllabus of tutorials:

Study Objective:

Knowledge: students introduce to the basic problems associated with

technical realization of controlled thermonuclear fusion.

Skills: application of the above mentioned knowledge in development of one of the systems critical for operation

of fusion devices

Study materials:

Key references:

[1] Proceedings of Carolus Magnus Summer School on Plasma and Fusion Energy Physics, Bad Honnef, Germany, September 2007. Trans. Fus. Sci. Technol 53 (2008) 2T,

online http://www.carolusmagnus.net/papers/2007/papers_2007.html

Recommended references:

[2] Garry McCracken and Peter Stott: Fusion, The Energy of the Universe, Academic Press February 2005 ISBN 012481851X ; v českém překladu pod názvem Fúze - energie vesmíru, Mladá Fronta, edice Kolumbus, 2006, ISBN 80-204-1453-3

[3] J.P. Freidberg: Plasma Physics and Fusion Energy, Cambridge University Press 2007, ISBN 0521851076

Note:

Time-table for winter semester 2011/2012:

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Time-table for summer semester 2011/2012:

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The course is a part of the following study plans: