Engineering Aspects of the Tokamak ISTTOK

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Authors

C. A. F. Varandas · Instituto Superior Técnico

J. A. C. Cabral · Instituto Superior Técnico

J. T. Mendonça · Instituto Superior Técnico

M P Alonso · Instituto Superior Técnico

Pedro Amorim · Instituto Superior Técnico

B.B. Carvalho · Instituto Superior Técnico

Carlos Correia

Abstract

The first Portuguese magnetic confinement experiment, the tokamak ISTTOK, has been in operation since 1993. This tokamak device is described and the main technological features, as well as the novel techniques of its diagnostics and control and data acquisition system, are reported. A synopsis of the experimental activity is also presented.

Topics & Keywords

Magnetic confinement fusion research Particle accelerators and beam dynamics Plasma Diagnostics and Applications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Publication Details

Published in: Fusion Technology

Volume 29, Issue 1, pp. 105-115

DOI: 10.13182/fst96-a30660

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