Magnetic Fusion Reactor Design

This lecture covers the design parameters of a magnetic fusion reactor, focusing on the key elements such as plasma, blanket, shield, and coils. It discusses the constraints from engineering and nuclear physics to minimize the cost of electricity, emphasizing the importance of optimizing reactor size, geometry, and magnetic field. The presentation delves into the simplified geometry, neutron physics, and the minimization of electricity cost through reactor design. It concludes with the resulting reactor geometry and plasma parameters, highlighting the challenges of achieving a Tritium self-sufficient reactor and stable fusion plasmas.