| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/T11180/01 |
| Title: |
UK Fusion Programme |
| Principal Investigator: |
Llewellyn-Smith, Professor Sir C |
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| Department: |
Theory and Modelling |
| Organisation: |
Culham Centre for Fusion Energy |
| Scheme: |
Fusion (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 April 2004 |
Ends: |
31 March 2006 |
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48,101,714
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Fusion power (the process that powers the sun and other stars) offers the potential of an almost limitless source of energy for future generations, but it also presents some large technical and engineering challenges. The UK contributes to fusion research in two ways: (I) through the UK's own programme focused on the spherical tokamak MAST and the development of materials; and (ii) by contributing to the Joint European Torus (JET) programme. Both facilities are situated at Culham Science Centre. International co-operation is strong with the focus on the International Tokamak Experimental Reactor (ITER), which will be the first fusion device to achieve energy gain and sustained burn.Experimental programmes on the MAST and JET tokamaks are performed to help resolve and refine understanding of key physics issues for ITER. In addition, experimental programmes on MAST focus on testing the potential of the spherical tokamak as a more compact option for future fusion devices. A strong theory and modelling group supports the experimental programmes and contributes to the research and development of fusion materials and to studies of conceptual fusion power plants. The results of the research are presented in reports and publications, and at conferences, expert groups and specialist committees. Collaborations with researchers in other areas of science and technologies are encouraged where there are benefits to fusion research.
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