Developments of Fusion Gyrotrons for W7-X, ITER and EU DEMO: Ongoing Activities and Future Plans of KIT

摘要

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is doing research and development in the field of high power gyrotrons for W7-X, ITER, and, towards a future DEMOnstration fusion power plant. While the initial installation of the ECRH system at W7-X is finished and operating very successfully, KIT is still involved in the development of gyrotrons for ITER. This work is coordinated by F4E and ongoing in frame of EGYC. Moreover, as part of EUROfusion, KIT is investing in the research for advanced fusion gyrotrons of future EU DEMO. The target is to develop gyrotrons which will fulfil the need for RF sources operating at a frequency above 200 GHz, an RF output power above 2 MW and a total efficiency above 60%. Aditionally, multi-purpose/multi-frequency operation and frequency step-tunability are requested. That requires the research and development on advanced gyrotrons, test environments and control techniques. This contribution provides a view over ongoing and planned activities in the field of gyrotron development at KIT.