Help Needed: Magnetic Inertial Hybrid Fusion Reactor

In summary, the conversation discusses the potential of using magnetic inertial confinement and laser beams to achieve high temperatures and pressures for fusion reactions in a tokamak. However, there are concerns about the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of this approach, as well as limited funding for fusion research in general. Private investment may hold potential for advancements in this field.
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KFM
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Can anyone help with this please...

Would the following work?

Magnetic inertial Confinement Hybrid Fusion Reactor.

Peeta Watt lasers are focused on the plasma in the equatorial plane of the multi mega amp plasma pulse within its’ torous geometry between the center post and the merging compression coils. This creates the high temperatures and pressures required at an ignition point... a focal length distance form the laser.

Would this work, or is it necessary are the temperatures and pressures already met but the energy can not be controlled?

Thanks
 
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Magnetic inertial Confinement Hybrid Fusion Reactor.
 

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please see image
 

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KFM said:
Magnetic inertial Confinement Hybrid Fusion Reactor.

Where is this coming from? You need to give a link to the source.
 
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This is a little too facile.
The challenge in a tokamak is to get both the density and the temperature up to the point where fusion can propagate, else one pays extra for every fusion event .
Dumping in a lot of energy via a laser beam just creates a hot spot which disturbs the plasma and complicates the task of squeezing the plasma sufficiently.
The engineering effort to make that approach functional is likely to be much greater than that needed to bring the existing work to a successful conclusion.

As an aside, the US fusion effort is already running on starvation rations, in line with the desultory international effort currently centered on ITER, so there is no money for alternate approaches. The current programs are post 2050 at best, low priority and low budget, partly perhaps because success would step on many toes. The one ray of light is that the problem is getting renewed private attention. In a world where there are centi-billionaires willing to pay for results, there may be opportunity for a breakthrough.
 

1. What is a magnetic inertial hybrid fusion reactor?

A magnetic inertial hybrid fusion reactor is a type of nuclear fusion reactor that combines two different approaches to confine and heat plasma, the fuel for fusion reactions. It utilizes both magnetic and inertial confinement to achieve the necessary conditions for fusion to occur.

2. How does a magnetic inertial hybrid fusion reactor work?

A magnetic inertial hybrid fusion reactor uses powerful magnetic fields to confine and heat the plasma, while also utilizing high-energy lasers or particle beams to compress the plasma and increase its temperature. This combination of magnetic and inertial confinement allows for more efficient and stable fusion reactions.

3. What are the potential benefits of a magnetic inertial hybrid fusion reactor?

A magnetic inertial hybrid fusion reactor has the potential to provide a nearly limitless source of clean and sustainable energy. It produces no greenhouse gas emissions or long-lived radioactive waste, and the fuel for fusion reactions, such as hydrogen, is abundant in nature.

4. What are the current challenges in developing a magnetic inertial hybrid fusion reactor?

One of the main challenges in developing a magnetic inertial hybrid fusion reactor is achieving the necessary conditions for fusion to occur, including confining and heating the plasma to extremely high temperatures and pressures. Another challenge is finding materials that can withstand the extreme conditions inside the reactor.

5. When might we see a magnetic inertial hybrid fusion reactor in operation?

It is difficult to predict an exact timeline for when a magnetic inertial hybrid fusion reactor will be fully operational. While significant progress has been made in research and development, there are still technical challenges to overcome. Some experts estimate that a fully functioning reactor could be achieved within the next few decades, but more research and funding are needed to make this a reality.

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