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Main Authors: Mlodik, M. E., Kolmes, E. J., Fisch, N. J.
Format: Preprint
Published: 2024
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Online Access:https://arxiv.org/abs/2405.05829
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  • Fast rotation can improve the stability and confinement of fusion plasmas. However, to maintain a rapidly rotating fusion plasma in steady state, significant energy must be invested in spinning up each incoming fuel ion. We show here that, under the right circumstances, collisional cross-field radial fueling can directly transfer drift energy between outgoing and incoming ions without the need for external power recirculation, thereby reducing the energy costs of maintaining the rotation.