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Simulation of neutral beam injection towards fast ion study in Thailand Tokamak-1
Simulations of neutral beam injection (NBI) are performed using the Monte Carlo code NUBEAM to assess NBI utilization. The study investigates various injection conditions, including beam energy and direction. Results indicate that a 20 keV beam launched in the co-current direction with a tangential radius of 0.55–0.65 m is suitable for Thailand Tokamak-1. Incorporating the toroidal field (TF) ripple, the simulations show that most beam ions escape the last closed flux surface (LCFS) in the region between two adjacent TF coils due to banana drift loss and drift effect. Furthermore, Alfvén eigenmodes are computed using the AE3D code, based on three-dimensional equilibria reconstructed by the VMEC code. The analysis reveals that the gap frequencies occur within the range of 130–300 kHz. The minimum beam energy required to excite the TAE modes is 2 keV at the sideband resonance condition.
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The journal accepts papers about experiments (both plasma and technology), theory, models, methods, and designs in areas relating to technology, engineering, and applied science aspects of magnetic and inertial fusion energy. Specific areas of interest include: MFE and IFE design studies for experiments and reactors; fusion nuclear technologies and materials, including blankets and shields; analysis of reactor plasmas; plasma heating, fuelling, and vacuum systems; drivers, targets, and special technologies for IFE, controls and diagnostics; fuel cycle analysis and tritium reprocessing and handling; operations and remote maintenance of reactors; safety, decommissioning, and waste management; economic and environmental analysis of components and systems.