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Overview of the CIT Physics Design

G. H. Neilsona, D. B. Batchelora, G. Bateman, M. G. Bell, J. Bialek, B. J. Braamsb, J. N. Brooksc, R. J. Goldston, J. R. Hainesd, D. N. Hille, W. A. Houlberga S. C. Jardin, C. E. Kessel, S. S. Medley, F. W. Perkins, R. D. Pillsburyf, N. Pomphrey, M. Porkolabf, W. T. Reiersen, R. O. Sayera, J. E. Scharerg, J. A. Schmidt, D. J. Sigmarf, J. C. Sinnis, R. D. Stambaughh, D. Stotler, D. J. Stricklera, M. Ulrickson, R. E. Waltzh, K. M. Young, J. J. Yugoa,

Fusion Science and Technology / Volume 19 / Number 3P2A / May 1991 / Pages 1109-1114

Ignition Device / dx.doi.org/10.13182/FST91-A29491

The Compact Ignition Tokamak is a high-performance device designed to study the physics of burning plasmas. Key physics aspects of the design are described, including plasma performance, disruption handling, power handling, ICRF heating, and diagnostics.