Introduces Plasma Physics and Fusion Energy, covering energy consumption, fusion reactions, advantages of fusion energy, plasma confinement, challenges in tokamak physics, and the ITER project.
Explores Electron Cyclotron Resonance Heating for plasma heating and current drive, focusing on wave-particle resonances, ECRH system components, and applications in TCV tokamak and ITER.
Explores the study of non-linearly coupled waves and wave energy in dispersive media, focusing on Stimulated Raman Scattering and saturation mechanisms.
Explores the requirements for a fusion reactor's first wall and the advantages of the divertor concept, including innovative configurations and challenges.