Simulation of self-pinched chamber transport of ions for heavy ion fusion

In this paper, we explore the self-pinched transport of heavy ions in an inertial confinement fusion reactor chamber environment. The bulk of this work is carried out using a hybrid particle-in-cell code. The initial results show that a neutral flibe pressure of roughly 5-50 mtorr is sufficient to produce a net current capable of confining the ions at small radius (<5 mm). The source and sensitivity to chamber conditions of the self-pinch force are discussed.