The United States is responsible for the ion cyclotron heating transmission lines and impedance matching system, including research and development, design, and fabrication.
The ion cyclotron heating transmission lines enable a mission-critical burning plasma in ITER by supporting the delivery of high-power radio frequency heating.
For more information, contact:
Ben Hardy - Manager, Plasma Heating Systems - US ITER
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