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In June, the Budker Institute in Russia was host to two meetings on ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ diagnostics, with at least 70 international specialists attending.

The members of the Diagnostics Topical Group, ITPA (International Tokamak Physics Activity) met for the 30th time to discuss a range of internationally coordinated research areas that are important to the development of ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ and fusion diagnostic systems. Topics included progress on diagnostic mirrors, which must withstand conditions close to the high-temperature plasma; diagnostics for alpha particles; plasma wall reflections; and plasma control. In parallel, a meeting on port integration reunited several Russian organizations that are¡ªlike the Budker Institute¡ªinvolved in the engineering integration of diagnostics into the ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ port plugs.

In addition to diagnostic engineering, the Budker Institute plays a key part in the development of high-tech electron equipment, research into the investigation of high-temperature plasma on first-wall materials, and the development, manufacturing, and testing of equipment for the ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ machine.

Michal Walsh, head of the Port Plugs & Diagnostics Integration Division at ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, toured the host facilities in the company of the ITPA members. "Given the technical potential of this research centre and our successful cooperation to date, I look forward to continued cooperation in the future."

-- Alla Skovorodina, Budker Institute