IEEE

Concepts and challenges in the design of a tokamak plasma control system. ITER PCS for First Plasma and beyond

Abstract: Electricity production through the control of nuclear fusion reactions is a promising option to meet the increasing demand for clean energy sources. The magnetically confined approach based ...
Interesting Engineering

World’s largest operating tokamak begins commissioning with major 8-meter coils upgrade

European and Japanese teams have begun the integrated commissioning of the JT-60SA tokamak to test its systems before a six-month round of plasma experiments scheduled for the end of 2026. The JT-60SA ...
The Globe and Mail

Canada needs to move faster on major energy, infrastructure projects after years of delays, CIBC head says

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce CM-T chief executive officer Harry Culham says Canada needs to move faster on major energy and infrastructure projects, warning that years of delays have weakened ...
Interesting Engineering

Nuclear fusion reactors gain real-time AI shield to tackle plasma collapse risk

Researchers are now deploying machine learning algorithms directly into the control systems of tokamak reactors to prevent sudden plasma collapses. These collapses, known as tearing modes, reconfigure ...
Oxford Mail

Oxfordshire councillors visit Culham Campus to learn more

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