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X-ray Imaging Systems for Fusion Devices WEST and JT-60SA

Sector: Energy • Location: Naka, France and Japan

Source: EurekAlert!

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A project led by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) to provide essential measurement equipment, including X-ray imaging crystal spectrometer (XICS) systems and a multi-energy camera system, for two doughnut-shaped fusion devices: WEST in France and JT-60SA in Japan. The project aims to enhance plasma measurement capabilities to better understand and manage f

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Under Construction
Sector
Energy
Location
Naka, France and Japan
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
EurekAlert!

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The project “X-ray Imaging Systems for Fusion Devices WEST and JT-60SA” is an infrastructure initiative in the Energy sector, located in Naka, France and Japan. Taiyo aggregates data on it from EurekAlert!.

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A project led by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) to provide essential measurement equipment, including X-ray imaging crystal spectrometer (XICS) systems and a multi-energy camera system, for two doughnut-shaped fusion devices: WEST in France and JT-60SA in Japan. The project aims to enhance plasma measurement capabilities to better understand and manage fusion reactions.

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France and Japan

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Naka

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2026-04-05

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