IPP Projects
JET Cooperation
JET, the Joint European Torus, is the biggest fusion experiment in the world, its
purpose being to come as close as possible to ignition of the plasma. The
plasma of JET is now only a factor of six away from ignition. For the first
time in the history of fusion research it was possible with JET in 1991
to release a substantial amount of energy through controlled nuclear fusion.
From 1973 the experiment was conceived and built within the prescribed budget and schedule by the members of the European Fusion Programme and has been operated jointly since 1983. Since 2000 it is run under the terms of the "European Fusion Development Agreement" (EFDA). IPP participates in the JET project by delegating scientific and technical personnel.
View into the plasma vessel of JET (photo: JET)
From 1973 the experiment was conceived and built within the prescribed budget and schedule by the members of the European Fusion Programme and has been operated jointly since 1983. Since 2000 it is run under the terms of the "European Fusion Development Agreement" (EFDA). IPP participates in the JET project by delegating scientific and technical personnel.
View into the plasma vessel of JET (photo: JET)
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