International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor
- Univ. of California, San Diego, CA (United States)
The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) represents a major step toward the realization of the benefits of magnetic fusion as an energy source. Four international Parties, the European Union (EU), Japan (JA), Russian Federation (RF) and the US are collaborating on the design of ITER and the development of its relevant technology. As an energy resource for the twenty-first century, magnetic fusion energy would be the source of large amounts of electricity for the world use without contributing to global warming or acid rain. ITER is the key step toward the achievement of a practical fusion reactor. Its major technical challenges demand a world-wide effort and, thus, ITER serves as a model for large scale international scientific projects. ITER`s purpose is to demonstrate the scientific and technical feasibility of the fusion process, including controlled ignition (i.e. self-sustaining fusion reactions) and extended plasma burns, and an assessment of the suitability of candidate materials and technologies for use in the fusion process. This paper is an assessment of the current technology and research.
- OSTI ID:
- 376165
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-960426--
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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