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Scope

The Diagnostics Topical Group aims to identify and resolve the key diagnostic issues that might arise both in plasma control and in the analysis of ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ plasmas and in the reactor grade (high fusion gain) plasmas that will follow ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ (e.g., DEMO).

Tasks

The main tasks undertaken by the Diagnostics Topical Group will be to:

• Identify, in close contact with the other Topical Groups and the ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Organization, specific measurement requirements for machine protection, control, evaluation and understanding of burning plasma experiments in ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ
• Identify research and development needs in ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ diagnostics and in the reactor grade (high fusion gain) plasmas that will follow ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ
• Support the execution of research aimed at meeting those needs wherever possible
• Advise the ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Organization on the selection and design of diagnostic techniques for ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ
• Participate in the assessment and review of system designs as requested by the ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Organization
• Develop and maintain the International Diagnostics Database (IDD)
• Facilitate good communication within the area of ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ diagnostics and more generally in the development of diagnostics for reactor-grade plasmas between scientists in the ITPEA Parties
• Anticipate future diagnostic programmes relevant to ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ and reactor-grade plasmas and innovations, and advise what steps could be taken so that the diagnostic designs do not preclude these opportunities
• Propose design and testing of new concept diagnostic systems and components for possible application on ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ and reactor-grade devices that will follow ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ
• Establish and manage Specialist Working Groups which work mainly in the electronic domain on the topics of the Diagnostics Topical Group
• Report on all activities to the ITPEA Coordinating Committee as required