India's contribution of core magnet system for ITER

 India's contribution of core magnet system for  ITER 🧲

India has played a crucial role in completing the main magnet system of ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor), the world's largest nuclear fusion project based in France.

What is ITER?🤔

International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor- fusion for energy. ITER - India, the international Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor project  is one of the world's most ambitious energy project.

Members of ITER: 7 main members -India,china, USA, Russia, Japan,south korea, The European union.

India's contributions 💫

1.Cryostat Design & Manufacture 🏗️

• 30 meter tall and wide cryostat,
• cryolines to transport liquid helium for cooling to -269degree celcius ,
• provides in wall shielding & cooling systems,
• capable of raising plasma temperatures to over 150million degree Celsius. 

2.Recent landmark -magnet system 🧲

• Completion of the sixth module of the central solenoid,
• Core magnet act as the heart of the Tokamak by controlling plasma,
• It generates a magnetic force strong enough to lift an aircraft carrier.

3.Global collaborations🌐

• Research benefits has equal access to research outcomes, data and patents,
• Source of components from 30+countries, 100 + factories on 3 continents are included, 
• In april 2025, the first vaccum vessel module inserted successfully into Tokamak pit.

Key highlights of ITER 🆙

• To demonstrate large scale, carbon Free fusion power,
• Target output of 500MW of fusion power from 50MW input (10*energy gain),
• Unlike nuclear fission, ITER build on nuclear fusion, which does not produce long -term for radioactive waste, making it a much safer and cleaner.

Conclusion 🙏

The successful completion of the central solenoid magnet system marks a major milestone in the ITER history.By helping to complete core magnet system & providing critical infrastructure, india has reinforced its position in advanced scientific research and international collaboration.