Breakout Session I

Monday (Dec. 11), 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

 

Group (1)--Energetic Alpha-Particle Physics

Discussion Leaders

2:00 - 2:10 PM
R. Nazikian: Introductory comments and topics for discussion

2:10 - 2:40 PM
N. Gorelenkov: Collective alpha particle effects in burning plasma experiments

2:40 - 3:10
B. Breizman: Non-linear physics of collective fast Ion instabilities

3:10 - 3:40 PM
G. Fu: Challenges for predictive simulations of alpha particle-driven modes in burning plasma

3:40 - 3:50 PM
BREAK

3:50 - 4:20 PM
H. Berk: An assessment of phase space engineering

4:20 - 4:50 PM
W. Heidbrink: Relevance of tokamak burning plasma physics to other magnetic confinement concepts

4:50 - 5:10 PM
R. Nazikian: Partial summary and first cut at answers to the five questions

 

NOTE: At 5:15 PM, the Energetic Alpha-Particle Physics Group and the Macrostability in a Burning Plasma Group will combine for a joint session.

5:15 - 6:30 PM
Joint session with Macrostability Group

5:15 — 5:35 PM
F. Porcelli: M=1 burning issues

5:35 — 5:55 PM
S. Bernabei: Interaction of sawteeth, Alfven eigenmodes, and fast ion transport--Progress in predictive understanding and challenges for burning plasma experiments

5:55 — 6:15 PM
C. Z. Cheng: Kinetic ballooning mode--Physics issues in a burning plasma experiment