Joint Program Centered on the Ignitor Experiment
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Abstract
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed in April between the Governments of Italy and the Republic of Russia concerning the contruction and operation of the Ignitor machine at its the Triniti site (Troitsk, near Moscow). Given that the machine core design has been completed and full size prototypes have been constructed, construction can take place on a relatively short time scale. In parallel to a joint effort on the Ignitor machine there will be a complementary one concerning high magnetic field technologies, basic physics of fusion burning plasmas, plasma heating systems, advanced diagnostics, etc. Univerisities will be involved on both the Russian and the Italian sides. A plan for U.S. participation is proposed. This event opens new scenarios in the road map for nuclear fusion, which will be discussed.
*Sponsored in part by the U.S. D.O.E.