Physics of fusion power Lecture 15: Revision lecture B. F. McMillan

Turbulence movie.

Exam …………. Is on the written notes !! Briefly explain what will be examined. Then …. Questions

Fusion power generation The exam is on physics questions, not the case for fusion or the details of particular tokamaks You can be asked to work out the amount of power generated given the numbers Learn the bit on break even and ignition

Plasma physics You will not be asked to derive the virial theorem or flux conservation BUT You are expected to understand the concepts and are able to apply them The force on the plasma plays a central role and you should study it carefully

Cylinder equilibrium Study chapter 3 well Theta pinch – diamagnetic current – profiles Z – pinch Screw pinch – stability against the kink

Particle motion You will not be asked to re-derive the drifts or conserved quantities. BUT You are expected to know the drifts (YES the equations) as well as the conserved quantities. You are expected to know the physical meaning of the various drifts, and are expected to be able to apply this knowledge to discuss the dynamics

Tokamak Study the whole of chapter 5 thoroughly