Advanced Diagnostics for Burning Plasma Experiments

M. Sasao; Steering Committee Members of MEXT Scientific Research of Priority Areas "Advanced Diagnostics for Burning Plasmas" (17R09)

doi:dx.doi.org/10.13182/FST07-A1310

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Advanced Diagnostics for Burning Plasma Experiments

M. Sasao, Steering Committee Members of MEXT Scientific Research of Priority Areas "Advanced Diagnostics for Burning Plasmas" (17R09)

Fusion Science and Technology / Volume 51 / Number 2T / February 2007 / Pages 40-45

Technical Paper / Open Magnetic Systems for Plasma Confinement / dx.doi.org/10.13182/FST07-A1310

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Several unexplored physics issues will be studied in burning plasma experiments, planned on ITER in the near future. To carry out these studies, it is essential to develop novel diagnostic systems, such as fusion product measurement systems and high-resolution, high-reliability profile measurement of various plasma parameters. Scientific research on "Advanced Diagnostics for Burning Plasma Experiment" was assigned as a priority area by MEXT in 2004, and more than 20 studies are currently underway under this program. The feasibility of several new diagnostic concepts applicable to ITER is examined and diagnostic components for these systems are now under development.