The United States is responsible for the ion cyclotron transmission lines and impedance matching system, including research and development, design, and fabrication.
The ion cyclotron transmission lines enable a mission-critical burning plasma in ITER through advancements in radio frequency transmission and matching technology. The ion cyclotron heating and current drive system heats the ions and electrons in the plasma with a high-intensity beam of electromagnetic fields.
For more information, contact:
Ben Hardy - Manager, Plasma Heating Systems - US ITER Project Office
[email protected] | 865-576-7101
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