Magnetic field characterization of the Queen’s rotamak

Magnetic confinement of the extremely hot plasma necessary to achieve controlled nuclear fusion has made tremendous progress in recent years towards the ultimate goal of operating as a commercially viable long-term source of energy that can greatly facilitate the decarbonization of our energy system. As part of this research effort a fusion reactor prototype is being designed and constructed at Queen’s University. The project being supported involves the development of an array of magnetic probes capable of mapping both the internal and external magnetic field structure of the reactor device and will help to ensure that it operates as efficiently as possible.

Faculty Supervisor:

Jordan Morelli

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Partner:

Nihon University

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

Queen's University

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