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The Terpsichore Code for the Stability Analysis of Magnetically Confined Fusion Plasmas

Wilfred Anthony Cooper, Ralf Gruber
1991
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Abstract

We describe a few relevant aspects of the new plasma physics stability code, TERPSICHORE, which breaks new ground both in plasma theory and in its algorithmic implementation. We chose a highly accurate discrete mathematical representation which led to the choice of algorithms that matched the vector-parallel architecture of the Cray Y-MP and Cray-2 supercomputers quite well. The resulting code runs at Gflop/s speeds, which translates into a very high efficiency. This means we can perform very extensive studies within our limited computer budgets.

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Wilfred Anthony Cooper, Ralf Gruber
1991
Journal Articles

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https://infoscience.epfl.ch/entities/publication/640ea92c-3843-4fa7-8bbe-e2607a321b1e

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Magnetic confinement fusion

Magnetic confinement fusion is an approach to generate thermonuclear fusion power that uses magnetic fields to confine fusion fuel in the form of a plasma. Magnetic confinement is one of two major branches of fusion energy research, along with inertial confinement fusion. The magnetic approach began in the 1940s and absorbed the majority of subsequent development. Fusion reactions combine light atomic nuclei such as hydrogen to form heavier ones such as helium, producing energy.

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The Cray-1 was a supercomputer designed, manufactured and marketed by Cray Research. Announced in 1975, the first Cray-1 system was installed at Los Alamos National Laboratory in 1976. Eventually, eighty Cray-1s were sold, making it one of the most successful supercomputers in history. It is perhaps best known for its unique shape, a relatively small C-shaped cabinet with a ring of benches around the outside covering the power supplies and the cooling system. The Cray-1 was the first supercomputer to successfully implement the vector processor design.

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