JT-60SA: Transitioning from Construction to Scientific Exploitation
The JT-60SA tokamak, a collaborative project between Europe and Japan in the framework of the Broader Approach, is entering an important new phase. After a long construction period managed by Fusion for Energy (F4E) and Quantum Science and Technology (QST), the project is now shifting from its initial construction and commissioning phase to a phase […]
From Simulation to Reality: How JOREK Is Shaping the Future of Fusion Energy
The Power of Prediction Fusion energy represents the pinnacle of clean energy solutions, but the road to making it a reality is fraught with technical challenges. At the heart of overcoming these challenges lies the JOREK code, a powerful computational tool that simulates the complex dynamics of plasma within magnetic confinement fusion devices such as […]
Monte-Carlo Simulations of Plasma-Wall Interaction Using ERO2.0
At EUROfusion, we are proud to highlight the remarkable contributions of Dr. Juri Romazanov to the field of plasma-wall interaction (PWI), a critical challenge in the development of fusion power via Magnetic Fusion Energy (MFE). This week’s featured image showcases an ERO2.0 simulation of the Wendelstein 7-X divertor, with graphite as the plasma-facing material. The […]
“Our priority remains excellence”
Since June 1, 2024, Paolo Ricci has succeeded Ambrogio Fasoli as Director of the Swiss Plasma Center (SPC). For several years, he has also held the SPC Chair of Theory while teaching physics at EPFL, a passion which has earned him numerous teaching awards. With a career spanning 18 years at the Swiss Plasma Center, he now heads one of the most prestigious plasma physics research laboratories in Europe.
A New Chapter in the Story of Fusion Energy: Michel Claessens’ Updated Edition of “ITER: The Giant Fusion Reactor”
The world of fusion energy has seen significant developments in recent years, and with it comes the much-anticipated second edition of Michel Claessens’ book, ITER: The Giant Fusion Reactor: Bringing a Sun to Earth. This updated edition provides an in-depth and personal exploration of one of the most ambitious scientific projects in human history, offering […]
Austrian Fusion Research: Achievements and Milestones in 2022-2023
The Austrian Fusion Research Unit has made significant strides in nuclear fusion research over the past two years. Highlighting these advancements, the latest edition of their brochure, “Fusion Research in Austria 2022-2023,” presents an overview of the activities and breakthroughs achieved in this period. This article summarizes the key research projects, PhD contributions, involvement in […]
Future colliders and fusion reactors
CERN’s accelerator experts and EUROfusion’s nuclear fusion specialists are now working jointly to develop innovative technologies for future colliders and nuclear fusion reactors, drawing on their respective unique competencies, in particular in the area of high field magnets. The common projects are facilitated by the collaboration agreement that was signed in November 2023 by CERN […]
Does it really matter if it’s 30 or 100 years?
We are living in a time of extraordinary change. At the beginning of the 19th century, people primarily relied on horses for transportation. Today, we drive cars on asphalt roads at speeds of several hundred kilometers per hour or even fly across entire continents in just a few hours. This week, we would like to […]
Neutrons like no material has ever experienced
The Demo Oriented NEutron Source (DONES), currently under constructions in Spain, is designed to assess the impact of fusion irradiation on materials. DONES (pronounced “don-ness”) will bombard fingertip-sized material specimens with extremely high-energy neutrons, providing crucial information to harness the Sun’s energy on Earth.