Prototype Superconductor For Tokamak Fusion Reactor Proves Successful
Monday, September 15, 2008 - 10:58
in Physics & Chemistry
Fusion for Energy (F4E) with the support of the European Commission, Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) and ITER Organisation have successfully tested a prototype superconductor for the ITER Poloidal Field coils made of Niobium(Nb)-Titanium(Ti) reaching a stable operation at 52 kA in a magnetic field of 6.4 Tesla. Poloidal Field coils will be used to maintain the plasma equilibrium and shape inside the ITER Tokamak reactor.
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