RF Heating and Current Drive in Tokamaks – Training Services

RF Heating and Current Drive in Tokamaks – Training Services provides an in-depth study of radiofrequency (RF) techniques used to heat plasma and sustain current in magnetic confinement systems. The training covers fundamental RF wave–plasma interactions, including ion cyclotron resonance heating (ICRH), electron cyclotron resonance heating (ECRH), and lower hybrid current drive (LHCD). Participants will explore system design, coupling efficiency, power deposition profiles, and diagnostic methods for performance evaluation. The program also emphasizes applications in enhancing plasma confinement, stability, and steady-state operation of tokamaks. Case studies from experimental devices provide practical insights into RF system implementation and optimization. By the end of the course, learners will gain the expertise to analyze, design, and apply RF heating and current drive techniques effectively in fusion research.