The differences and similarities between the internal transport barriers (ITBs) of tokamak and
helical plasmas are reviewed. By comparing the characteristics of the ITBs in tokamak and …

The reversed magnetic shear (RMS) configuration is believed to be one of the most
promising advanced scenarios to achieve steady-state operation in the future large-scale …

In thermonuclear fusion research using magnetic confinement, the tokamak is the leading
candidate for achieving the conditions required for a reactor. An international experiment …

This paper proposes a control-oriented approach to the tokamak plasma current profile
dynamics. It is established based on a consistent set of simplified relationships, in particular …

This letter provides a new physical insight into the fast ion effects on turbulence in plasmas
having a high fast ion fraction and peaked fast ion density profile. We elucidate turbulence …

In order to simultaneously control the current and pressure profiles in high performance
tokamak plasmas with internal transport barriers (ITB), a multi-variable model-based …

The capabilities of the Joint European Torus (JET) electron cyclotron emission (ECE)
diagnostics have recently been extended with an upgrading of the heterodyne radiometer …

Radio-frequency (rf) waves are a powerful tool for improving the performance and stability of
tokamak plasmas through heating and current drive mechanisms, allowing current density …

ITER will be the first magnetic confinement device with burning DT plasma and fusion power
of about 0.5 GW. Parameters of ITER plasma have been predicted using methodologies …

Plasmas regimes with improved core energy confinement properties, ie with internal
transport barriers (ITB), provide a possible route towards simultaneous high fusion …