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Axially Symmetric Divertor Experiment Upgrade (ASDEX Upgrade)

Supplies critical high-power divertor and confinement physics data for ITER and DEMO.

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01 Definition

Germany's largest mid-sized tokamak, operated by the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics in Garching to study divertor and plasma physics.

02 Detailed_Analysis

ASDEX Upgrade is an operating tokamak that serves as a key testbed for ITER and DEMO physics scenarios. The facility specializes in divertor power handling, advanced tokamak operating modes, and all-tungsten plasma-facing walls. Following a major two-year enhancement, it resumed operations in November 2024 with a modernized upper divertor containing internal coils, an upgraded high-capacity cryopump, and combined auxiliary heating power of up to 19 MW (NBI, ICRH, and ECRH).

03 Key_Facts

  • ▸ Operated by Max Planck IPP with full tungsten-coated first walls.
  • ▸ Equipped with up to 19 MW of combined auxiliary plasma heating power.
  • ▸ Resumed operations in November 2024 with a new upper divertor and cryopump system.

04 Deep_Dive_Intelligence

Intelligence Summary: ASDEX Upgrade

Node Identity: ASDEX Upgrade is a entity categorized under "MCF" in the germany intelligence graph. Germany's largest tokamak, resumed operations November 2024 after two-year maintenance with new upper divertor and up to 19 MW heating power.

Research Evidence: The following findings from 3 research documents reference this entity:

  1. ASDEX Upgrade, Germany's largest tokamak, resumed operations in November 2024 after a two-year maintenance period that installed a new upper divertor with internal coils (Doi and Doa), a high-capacity cryopump, and state-of-the-art diagnostics, enabling exploration of alternative divertor configurations for ITER and DEMO.
    • Source: IPP press release: https://www.ipp.mpg.de/5532945/w7x - ASDEX Upgrade resumed operations November 2024 after two-year maintenance; new upper divertor with in-vessel coils (Doi and Doa) became operational spring 2025.
  3. Evidence: - "IPP operates the fusion devices ASDEX Upgrade (Garching) and Wendelstein 7-X (Greifswald), and is coordinator of EUROfusion and host to the EUROfusion Programme Management Unit." - Source: EUROfusion Germany member page: https://euro-fusion.org/eurofusion/members/germany/ - EUROfusion: "pan-European consortium with 30 members in 29 countries." EU allocated €5+ billion to fusion for 2021-2027.
  4. Zohm, H., et al, “Study of H–mode Physics on ASDEX Upgrade,” Proc.
  5. High-Zdivertor experiments have been conducted in both Alcator C–Mod and ASDEX Upgrade.
  6. ASDEX Upgrade uses tungsten coated graphite tiles in a high recycling baffled outer divertor.

Strategic Relevance: ASDEX Upgrade is a tracked entity within the germany network. With 3 documented connections to other entities, this node plays a supporting role in the network topology.

Network Linkage: This entity maintains 3 documented connections in the intelligence network: ASDEX Upgrade operated by IPP; ASDEX Upgrade divertor research ITER; IPP operates ASDEX Upgrade.

Source Documents: Evidence compiled from: FINDINGS_FROM_research-prompts-round71.md, SESSION_HANDOFF.md,GeneralAtomics_DIII-D_FiveYearPlan_1998.pdf.

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1947

Kenneth Arnold (June 24, 1947): nine objects over Mt. Rainier, coined 'flying saucer,' started modern UFO era, led to Operation Sign

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1981-08-19

Russia A-60 airborne laser first flight

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Directed Energy
1985

Christopher Mellon (1985-2026): DASD-I under Clinton/Bush, SSCI Staff Director, gave Pentagon videos to NYT, Disclosure Foundation Chair

20-year IC career. DASD-I Clinton/Bush. SSCI Staff Director. SAP oversight. Gave Pentagon videos to NYT. USSOCOM legislation. Disclosure Foundation chair. Japan UAP caucus address. AARO obstruction ev

uap-research
1990

MARAUDER program begins — AFRL fires compact toroid plasmoids as weapons

Shiva Star facility. 100 billion g acceleration. Explicitly NOT fusion. Same facility as FRCHX. The critical link.

defense-programs
1991-05-27

Teller FRC Paper (Sakharov Conference)

Edward Teller co-authors Space Propulsion by Fusion in a Magnetic Dipole with A.J. Glass, T.K. Fowler (LLNL), A. Hasegawa (AT&T Bell Labs), and J.F. Santarius (U. Wisconsin). Presented at the First In

Research
1993

MARAUDER (August 1993): USAF compact toroid weapon, 100 billion g acceleration, Shiva Star, went dark mid-1990s

USAF Phillips Lab compact toroid weapon. 100 billion g acceleration. 9.5 MJ Shiva Star. 'Not a fusion program' — weapons. Physics identical to FRC. Went dark mid-1990s. Lineage: SHIVA I → MARAUDER → F

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1995-08-01

Medvedev / Tekhnika-i-Molodezhi interview — mechanism described verbatim

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Disclosure
1996-05-18

Krasnaya Zvezda interview with Avramenko (rusdarpa.ru full text)

Krasnaya Zvezda (Red Star) publishes an interview with Avramenko on the plasma program; full text preserved at rusdarpa.ru and verified verbatim during the CPW campaign. Disclosure cluster continues:

Disclosure
2005

Hellyer first G8 cabinet minister UFOs real (Sep 25, 2005): Canadian Deputy PM/Defence Minister — 'as real as airplanes,' 'four species of aliens'

Canadian Deputy PM (1968) + Defence Minister (1963-1967). 'First G8 cabinet minister to state UFOs real.' 'As real as airplanes.' 'Unelected elite — military industrial complex.' 'Not single Congress

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2008

Reid Senate AAWSAP funding (2008-2010): $22M earmark with Inouye + Stevens, SAP request, Bigelow connection, John Glenn suggestion

Senate Majority Leader. $10M + $12M = $22M. Inouye (President pro tempore, Medal of Honor). Stevens (President pro tempore). Both WWII veterans. SAP request June 2009. Bigelow $10K+ contributions. Joh

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09 FAQ

What is Axially Symmetric Divertor Experiment Upgrade (ASDEX Upgrade)? ▾
Germany's largest mid-sized tokamak, operated by the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics in Garching to study divertor and plasma physics.
Why does Axially Symmetric Divertor Experiment Upgrade (ASDEX Upgrade) matter? ▾
Supplies critical high-power divertor and confinement physics data for ITER and DEMO.
When did Axially Symmetric Divertor Experiment Upgrade (ASDEX Upgrade) appear in the research timeline? ▾
Axially Symmetric Divertor Experiment Upgrade (ASDEX Upgrade) is referenced in 10 timeline events, including "Kenneth Arnold (June 24, 1947): nine objects over Mt. Rainier, coined 'flying saucer,' started modern UFO era, led to Operation Sign" (1947). The timeline provides chronological context for the development and application of this concept.
Which entities are associated with Axially Symmetric Divertor Experiment Upgrade (ASDEX Upgrade)? ▾
7 entities are associated with Axially Symmetric Divertor Experiment Upgrade (ASDEX Upgrade) in the network graph, including CFR Orb Flight Tests, Building 648 SCIF (Skunk Works), US Patent 5,041,760 (Koloc Compound Plasma). Explore the network graph for full relationship mapping.
Is there a detailed dossier for Axially Symmetric Divertor Experiment Upgrade (ASDEX Upgrade)? ▾
Yes, Axially Symmetric Divertor Experiment Upgrade (ASDEX Upgrade) has a comprehensive intelligence dossier with deep dive analysis, source documents, and network connections. View the full dossier for complete intelligence assessment.

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