JET 2005 ENHANCEMENTS NOW COMPLETE
30 Dec 2005

The most extensive JET Enhancement Programme under EFDA has recently been completed with the installation of more than 20 new systems that will deliver many new scientific results many of which will have direct relevance to ITER.

The new divertor configuration installed on JET is now capable of high-power plasma discharges and many new diagnostic systems will enhance the range of measurements possible in the new experimental campaigns, aiming at further development of the plasma scenarios towards fusion reactor relevant conditions.

The Enhancement programme has been based on an extensive collaboration with many European laboratories and hi-tech industries. The new systems will be commissioned during the present Restart period, followed by Experimental Campaigns comprising 80 days of operation during 2006. This programme will focus on bringing the new systems up to full performance, the preparation of ITER operation scenarios, critical physics issues for ITER as well as on other specific physics issues of relevant to ITER such as transport and burning plasma physics.

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