Fusion Science and Technology / Volume 4 / Number 2P1 / September 1983 / Pages 395-407
Technical Paper / Special Section Content / Compact Fusion Concept / dx.doi.org/10.13182/FST83-A22832
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The rationale for Electric Power Research Institute interest in small fusion systems is discussed from two points of view: economic demonstration of the competitive features of fusion energy and end use application. The physics base is summarized for five fusion schemes, which might enhance the prospects for a small fusion reactor, and scaling laws, which connect small systems with high-power-density systems are derived.