ITER
The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor, a massive international tokamak under construction in France.
01 Definition
02 Detailed_Analysis
The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor, a massive international tokamak under construction in France. ITER represents the mainstream MCF track, distinct from the compact FRC/CFR lineage. The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor, a massive international tokamak under construction in France. ITER represents the mainstream MCF track, distinct from the compact FRC/CFR lineage.
03 Key_Facts
- ▸ The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor, a massive international tokamak under construction in France
- ▸ ITER represents the mainstream MCF track, distinct from the compact FRC/CFR lineage
04 Deep_Dive_Intelligence
Overview
The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor, a massive international tokamak under construction in France. ITER represents the mainstream MCF track, distinct from the compact FRC/CFR lineage.
Role: Glossary term: ITER
Entity Type: Concept — ITER is a technical concept or theoretical framework.
Technical Definition
The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor, a massive international tokamak under construction in France. ITER represents the mainstream MCF track, distinct from the compact FRC/CFR lineage.
06 Related_Terms (1)
07 Related_Entities (12)
08 Timeline_Mentions (10)
Project Sherwood declassified at Geneva Conference
Fusion research declassified at 2nd Atoms for Peace conference. Sherwood becomes CTR program.
historical-contextNinth IAEA Conference on Plasma Physics
The Ninth International Conference on Plasma Physics and Controlled Nuclear Fusion Research is held in Baltimore, Maryland, focusing on Tokamak experiments and plasma heating.
fusion-physicsAvramenko publishes erosion-discharge autonomous plasmoids (ZhTF)
Avramenko et al. report self-confined autonomous plasmoids with ball-lightning-like properties created by erosion discharge in a dielectric-walled cylindrical channel (ZhTF 1990; translation Sov. Phys
Plasma PhysicsCancellation of Terrestrial Alternate Confinement Programs
Alternate confinement programs for terrestrial fusion applications are cancelled, leaving a gap in non-tokamak research.
historical-contextLLNL RACE Compact Toroid Acceleration
LLNL RACE program accelerates compact toroids in coaxial railgun. Fusion-oriented: ICF driver, x-ray generator, tokamak fueling. Inspired AFRL MARAUDER.
Fusion PhysicsMARAUDER (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
uap-researchDIII-D Five-Year Plan Initiation
General Atomics implemented the 1993 Five-Year DIII-D Plan, establishing the context for Advanced Tokamak research and facility improvements.
fusion-physicsDIII-D Five-Year Program Plan (1999-2003)
General Atomics released a comprehensive plan for the DIII-D National Fusion Facility, focusing on Advanced Tokamak operating scenarios and paths to ITER.
fusion-physicsNimitz Tic Tac encounter — plasma platform signatures
80,000+ ft loiter for 2 weeks. No exhaust. Radar jamming. 5000g acceleration. Groups of 10-20.
defense-programsNimitz UAP: 2-week loiter at 80,000+ ft with no thermal exhaust
Groups of 10-20. 5000g acceleration. 1-9 GW power. No thermal exhaust. Beyond all known technology.
defense-programs09 FAQ
What is ITER? ▾
Why does ITER matter? ▾
How does ITER relate to other concepts? ▾
When did ITER appear in the research timeline? ▾
Which entities are associated with ITER? ▾
Is there a detailed dossier for ITER? ▾
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