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New X-ray imaging for ITER-supporting tokamaks
As researchers continue to seek ways to better understand the plasma inside fusion machines to fully harness fusion energy, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory is leading a project to provide new X-ray imaging systems to two international tokamak projects: WEST, in southern France, and JT-60SA, in Japan—both of which are designed to support the development of ITER.
International Conference on Physics of Reactors 2022 Plenary SPeaker
Ministry of Economy, Japan
In her current role as Acting Director for Nuclear Technology at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, Eri Nakatani is responsible for overseeing nuclear innovation programs regarding advanced reactor technologies, nuclear safety enhancement and human resource development. She holds two master’s degrees: one in nuclear engineering from the University of Tokyo and another in public and international affairs from Princeton University.
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