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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 ºÚÁÏרÇø plasmas and in the reactor grade (high fusion gain) plasmas that will follow ºÚÁÏרÇø (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 ºÚÁÏרÇø, specific measurement requirements for machine protection, control, evaluation and understanding of burning plasma experiments in ºÚÁÏרÇø
• Identify research and development needs in ºÚÁÏרÇø diagnostics and in the reactor grade (high fusion gain) plasmas that will follow ºÚÁÏרÇø
• Support the execution of research aimed at meeting those needs wherever possible
• Advise the ºÚÁÏרÇø on the selection and design of diagnostic techniques for ºÚÁÏרÇø
• Participate in the assessment and review of system designs as requested by the ºÚÁÏרÇø
• Develop and maintain the International Diagnostics Database (IDD)
• Facilitate good communication within the area of ºÚÁÏרÇø 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 ºÚÁÏרÇø 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 ºÚÁÏרÇø and reactor-grade devices that will follow ºÚÁÏרÇø
• 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