Tokamak is the mainstream in magnetic fusion research. However, it is not a perfect concept and has inherent limitations such as pulsed operation and complicated toroidal geometry. We will explore alternative fusion concepts and perform basic experiments to understand these concepts.

• On-going Projects
  • [Center for ST Magnetic Fusion Metawear Research with SNU, HYU, PNU]
    [ST]
    
    - Spherical tokamak (ST) : A type of tokamak which has small aspect ratio (R_0/a) 
    - Small aspect ratio contributes to high β (confinement parameter) and stability

    - Higher power density than conventional tokamak ⇒ Smaller size is needed for ST ⇒ reduction of cost ⇒ more economic for commercial fusion power plant

    - In ST Magnetic Metawear Research, we will study physics of ST plasma and develop of digital twin to expedite ST physics research

    
    [Magnetic mirror]
    

    - Open magnetic system, Easy geometry, low cost, can achieve high beta (0.6 in GDT) 

    - Vulnerable to MHD instabilities and longitudinal leakage, but many techniques (Electric field biasing, FRC, additional chamber) are developed magnetic mirror geometry for fusion and neutron generation

    - We will study magnetic mirror plasma physics and engineering for application to fusion and other applications

    - Under construction (will be completed around November, 2021)
  • [Fundamental Study for Development of Fusion-based Neutron Source Using a High Mirror Ratio Magnetic Mirror Device with Khalifa Univ.]
    
    [Magnetic mirror]
    

    - Building the experimental linear magnetic mirror device, KAIMIR

    - Development and installation of plasma diagnostic devices required for KAIMIR experiments

    - Construction of the power system and devices for plasma generation and auxiliary heating

    - Optimization of internal plasma by changing device parameters
    - Conducting basic research to develop a fusion-based neutron generator