US ITER is responsible for research and development, design, and fabrication of the electron cyclotron heating transmission lines for the international ITER fusion project.
The electron cyclotron heating transmission lines enable a mission-critical plasma in ITER by supporting the delivery of microwave energy with a unique range of power, pulse length, and frequency. Using a high-intensity beam of microwave radiation, the system heats the electrons in very specific locations to generate, guide, and control the plasma.
For more information, contact:
Ben Hardy - Manager, Plasma Heating Systems - US ITER
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