Magnetic diagnostics for ITER/BPX plasmas (invited)

G. Vayakis, Chris Walker

Review of Scientific Instruments · 2003 · 63 citations · 4 references

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The measurement requirements and expected performance of the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) magnetics system are summarized. The constraints of a burning plasma experiment (BPX) on tokamak magnetic diagnostic system designs are listed and illustrated using the parameters and design of sensors being developed for the ITER device. Design principles to meet the constraints are discussed, with an emphasis on radiation effects, reliability, and redundancy for sensors and subsystems. The remaining research and development for the ITER system is outlined.

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