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CIT gyrotron ECRH system design

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The elements of a gyrotron electron cyclotron resonant heating system for the Compact Ignition Tokamak are analyzed. A 10–30 megawatt system design at 11 Tesla is discussed. Major elements (gyrotrons, mode convertors, windows, transmission lines, launch hardware) are examined, and further R&D required for component designs are outlined. The principal cost variables (gyrotron efficiency and availability of TFTR neutral beam power supplies) are discussed briefly.

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Casey, J.A. CIT gyrotron ECRH system design. J Fusion Energ 9, 7–18 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01057319

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