Magnum-PSI
ENTITY dossier

Magnum-PSI

Magnum-PSI

ENTITY MCF INTERNATIONAL

01 Executive_Summary

Linear plasma device at DIFFER for plasma-wall interaction research at fusion-relevant conditions, world-leading facility for divertor materials testing.

03 Deep_Dive_Intelligence

Intelligence Summary: Magnum-PSI

Node Identity: Magnum-PSI is a entity categorized under "MCF" in the netherlands intelligence graph. Linear plasma device at DIFFER for plasma-wall interaction research at fusion-relevant conditions, world-leading facility for divertor materials testing.

Research Evidence: The following findings from 2 research documents reference this entity:

  1. Thomas Morgan) — Studies power exhaust and plasma-wall interactions using the world-unique Magnum-PSI and UPP linear plasma devices.
  2. Confidence: ESTABLISHED --- ## L2: Magnum-PSI — World-Unique Fusion Plasma-Wall Interaction Facility ### Finding: DIFFER operates Magnum-PSI, the world's only laboratory facility capable of reproducing the extreme plasma conditions expected at the ITER divertor wall, achieving world-record plasma exposure fluences equivalent to a full year of ITER operation.
  3. Magnum-PSI is a 15-meter linear plasma generator that uses a cascaded arc plasma source to produce hot, dense plasma guided to a target by a superconducting magnet (operational since 2017).

Strategic Relevance: Magnum-PSI is a tracked entity within the netherlands network. With 2 documented connections to other entities, this node plays a supporting role in the network topology.

Network Linkage: This entity maintains 2 documented connections in the intelligence network: Magnum-PSI complements TU/e Pulsed Power; DIFFER operates Magnum-PSI.

Source Documents: Evidence compiled from: FINDINGS_FROM_research-prompts-round110.md, FINDINGS_FROM_research-prompts-round80.md.

04 Network_Linkage

This entity maintains 2 documented connections in the intelligence network: Magnum-PSI complements TU/e Pulsed Power; DIFFER operates Magnum-PSI.

07 Key_Findings

  • ### Intelligence Summary: Magnum-PSI **Node Identity:** Magnum-PSI is a entity categorized under "MCF" in the netherlands intelligence graph.
  • Linear plasma device at DIFFER for plasma-wall interaction research at fusion-relevant conditions, world-leading facility for divertor materials testing.
  • **Research Evidence:** The following findings from 2 research documents reference this entity: 1.

10 FAQ

What is Magnum-PSI?
Identity: Magnum-PSI is a entity categorized under "MCF" in the netherlands intelligence graph. Linear plasma device at DIFFER for plasma-wall interaction research at fusion-relevant conditions, world-leading facility for divertor materials testing.
What role does Magnum-PSI play in the research network?
Magnum-PSI is classified under the "MCF" category, belonging to the INTERNATIONAL vertical group. This entity maintains 2 documented connections in the intelligence network: **Magnum-PSI** complements **TU/e Pulsed Power**; **DIFFER** operates **Magnum-PSI**.
What evidence supports the Magnum-PSI assessment?
The intelligence assessment for Magnum-PSI is supported by 3 primary sources, 1 PDF document, and 3 citations. Key sources include "Magnum-PSI - DIFFER Facility", "Linear Devices - EUROfusion", and "High-fluence and high-flux performance characteristics of the superconducting Magnum-PSI linear plasma facility". These documents provide the evidentiary basis for the analysis.
What is known about Magnum-PSI?
Identity: Magnum-PSI is a entity categorized under "MCF" in the netherlands intelligence graph. Linear plasma device at DIFFER for plasma-wall interaction research at fusion-relevant conditions, world-leading facility for divertor materials testing.
What is Magnum-PSI's role in the network?
This entity maintains 2 documented connections in the intelligence network: Magnum-PSI complements TU/e Pulsed Power; DIFFER operates Magnum-PSI.
What primary source PDFs are available for Magnum-PSI?
1 PDF document is available: "High-fluence and high-flux performance characteristics of the superconducting Magnum-PSI linear plasma facility". This preprint presents the operational regime and experimental performance of the Magnum-PSI linear plasma generator upgraded with a superconducting magnet. The facility achieves steady-state...
How does Magnum-PSI fit into the broader intelligence network?
This entity maintains 2 documented connections in the intelligence network: Magnum-PSI complements TU/e Pulsed Power; DIFFER operates Magnum-PSI.
What external sources document Magnum-PSI?
Magnum-PSI is documented by 3 external sources, including 1 Official facility page, 1 Official consortium page, and 1 Technical paper (EUROfusion). Notable references include "Magnum-PSI - DIFFER Facility", "Linear Devices - EUROfusion", and "High-fluence and high-flux performance characteristics of the superconducting Magnum-PSI linear plasma facility".
How does Magnum-PSI relate to compact fusion research?
Intelligence Summary: Magnum-PSI Node Identity: Magnum-PSI is a entity categorized under "MCF" in the netherlands intelligence graph. Linear plasma device at DIFFER for plasma-wall interaction research at fusion-relevant conditions, world-leading facility for divertor materials testing. Research...
What documents should I read to learn more about Magnum-PSI?
To learn more about Magnum-PSI, review the 3 primary sources, 1 PDF document, and related research finding linked in the source documents section of this dossier.

Citations 3

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  3. [3] (2018) — DIFFER - Dutch Institute for Fundamental Energy Research, EUROfusion Consortium
ID: Magnum-PSI
Type: entity
Region: netherlands
Last updated: Research database snapshot