Review of the DOE Plan for U.S. Fusion Community Participation in the ITER Progam

摘要

ITER, a planned next-generation fusion research facility, presents the United States and its international partners with the opportunity to explore new and exciting frontiers of plasma science while bringing the promise of fusion energy closer to reality. The ITER project has garnered the commitment and will draw on the scientific potential of seven international partners; China, the European Union, India, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Russia, and the United States countries that represent more than half of the worlds population. The success of ITER will depend on each partners ability to fully engage in the scientific and technological challenges posed by advancing the understanding of fusion. The National Research Councils Committee to Review the U.S. ITER Science Participation Planning Process was asked to assess the current U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) plan for U.S. fusion community participation in ITER, evaluate the plans elements, and recommend appropriate goals, procedures, and metrics for consideration in the future development of the plan.