QSPA Kh-50
Provides extreme plasma-surface interaction data essential for fusion reactor first-wall survivability.
01 Definition
02 Detailed_Analysis
QSPA Kh-50 is a large-scale quasi-stationary plasma accelerator operated by the Institute of Plasma Physics at NSC KIPT in Kharkiv, Ukraine. The device generates dense, magnetized supersonic plasma streams with velocities up to 500 km/s and energy densities reaching tens of MJ/m² over millisecond discharge durations. It is internationally utilized to simulate extreme transient thermal and particle loads—such as edge-localized modes (ELMs) and plasma disruptions—on plasma-facing components for ITER and DEMO.
03 Key_Facts
- ▸ Largest quasi-stationary plasma accelerator in Ukraine, located at KIPT
- ▸ Generates dense magnetized plasma flows with discharge velocities up to 500 km/s
- ▸ Primary research tool for ITER-grade fusion divertor and material damage testing
04 Deep_Dive_Intelligence
Intelligence Summary: QSPA Kh-50
Node Identity: QSPA Kh-50 is a entity categorized under "DEW" in the ukraine intelligence graph. QSPA Kh-50 quasi-steady plasma accelerator - Ukraine's high-power plasma accelerator for plasma physics and materials research.
Research Evidence: The following findings from 2 research documents reference this entity:
- The IPP also operates two quasi-stationary plasma accelerators: QSPA Kh-50 — the largest and most powerful quasi-stationary plasma accelerator, producing supersonic flows of dense magnetized plasma with velocities up to 500 km/s, ion current of 10 MA, and energy density up to 40 MJ/m² — and QSPA-M — a new generation compact facility with external longitudinal B-field up to 1T, put into operation in December 2015.
- The QSPA Kh-50 is a globally unique facility for plasma-material interaction studies at ITER-relevant conditions.
- The stellarator facilities (Uragan-2M, Uragan-3M) and plasma accelerators (QSPA Kh-50, QSPA-M) are at risk given their location on the same campus.
Strategic Relevance: QSPA Kh-50 is a tracked entity within the ukraine network. With 1 documented connection to other entities, this node plays a supporting role in the network topology.
Network Linkage: This entity maintains 1 documented connections in the intelligence network: IPP operates QSPA Kh-50.
Source Documents: Evidence compiled from: FINDINGS_FROM_research-prompts-round110.md, FINDINGS_FROM_research-prompts-round84.md.
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09 FAQ
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