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Fusion Science & Technology Department (FST)


The mission of the FS&T Department is to support ITER construction and operation in all matters related to physics performance projection and assessment of plasma-related specifications for engineering systems.

The FS&T Department:

  • leads science and technology R&D* including: coordination of ITER and other tokamak physics activities; implementation of the Test Blanket Program in ITER; and coordination of test blanket development performed in the framework of the Members' breeding blanket research programs;


  • *except that which directly supports manufacturing of ITER components;

  • develops plasma control algorithms and specifies data acquisition systems for ITER;


  • builds a world class integrated modelling infrastructure to support the ITER research program;


  • continuously develops a research plan for ITER physics and technology exploitation including development of an international research organization that engages all ITER Members and facilitates world-class research.