XX All-Russian conference “High temperature plasma diagnostics 2023” held in Sochi
The XXth all-Russian conference “Diagnostics of high temperature plasma 2023” had been held. The expo was hosted by the Private institution pf the State corporation “Rosatom” the “ITER Project center”, the Russian Academy of Science and the Kurchatov Research institute.
The anniversary conference started on September 18 and lasted for 5 days. This is the most prolific venue in the country to discuss issues related to the evolution of diagnostic high temperature plasma systems. The event welcomed the representatives of the best scientific centers and institutes that presented their theses on diagnostic methods aimed at the study of high temperature plasma for the ITER international project, Tokamak project designed in Russia that involves reactor technologies and other experiments related to the controlled thermonuclear fusion.
Apart from discussing the progress made in ITER project implementation, one of the key topics of the Conference was the improvement of the diagnostic facility for the TRT reactor (as part of the comprehensive program aimed at development of nuclear technology and hardware). Specific sessions had been dedicated to selection of the facing material of the first ITER reactor wall and IT-infrastructure development inspired by the experts of the ITER-Center.
The director in charge for scientific and technical research and development of the State corporation “Rosatom”, associate of the Academy of Science Victor Ilgynsonis noted that the federal project named “Thermonuclear and plasma technologies”, as well as the entire comprehensive program for nuclear studies and machinery – all pursue the national interests of the Russian Federation including: fulfillment and promotion of talents, dignified and efficient work and successful entrepreneurship that shapes technological sovereignty and reinforcement of the country’s workforce. Creation of a state-of-the-art tokamak (with reactor technologies) equipped with a well-developed diagnostic facility is a substantial milestone. He also emphasized the importance of such conferences, as they help to join efforts of scientific society, share experience and knowledge and elaborate new approaches and solutions.
Head of the Russian ITER Agency Anatoly Krasylnikov noted that development of plasma diagnostic systems is a key factor for successful implementation of controlled nuclear fusion initiatives. Director of the ITER center also mentioned the ever-growing interest shown by young experts to this domain. No doubt, this interest confirms the general relevance and potential of these diagnostic systems and thermal nuclear studies in Russia.
