Measurement Innovations for Magnetic Fusion Systems

archived

Applications are sought for the development of diagnostic techniques to measure plasma parameters not previously accessible, or at a level of detail greater than previously possible, or at a substantially reduced cost, size, or complexity. Development involving substantial extension of existing diagnostics concepts for measurements in new, unexplored, or unfamiliar plasma regimes or scenarios is also sought. Proposals addressing future diagnostic needs of research on 2 long-pulse facilities are also encouraged. Development of new, innovative technologies (e.g. additive manufacturing, MEMS, etc.), materials, and detectors of all kinds of radiations and particles from present and future magnetic fusion experiments, which will enable any of the above advancements in diagnostics, are also sought. While the testing of novel diagnostics on major fusion facilities is not excluded from this solicitation, requests seeking funding for the application of proven diagnostic techniques to such facilities will not be considered under this Announcement; such diagnostic applications are typically funded via separate solicitations as part of experimental facilities, based on their own research program priorities.

High