EUROfusion

Apr 28

A new step for the European contribution to JT-60SA. Yevgen Kazakov (LPP-ERM/KMS) has been nominated by the General Assembly as the new European Experiment Leader for JT-60SA. This comes at an important moment for the JT-60SA programme. Recent meetings in Naka, including researchers from Japan, EUR...Read more

A new step for the European contribution to JT-60SA. Yevgen Kazakov (LPP-ERM/KMS) has been nominated by the General Assembly as the new European Experiment Leader for JT-60SA. This comes at an important moment for the JT-60SA programme. Recent meetings in Naka, including researchers from Japan, EUROfusion, F4E and ITER, helped shaping the scientific agenda for the upcoming Operational Phase 2, scheduled to start at the of this year. From OP-1 analysis to planning the 2026–2027 campaign, European and Japanese researchers are working closely together on key topics for future fusion devices, including the support for ITER. JT-60SA remains a unique platform for strengthening Europe’s scientific capabilities and preparing the next generation of fusion researchers for the road ahead. Read more here: https://euro-fusion.org/eurofusion-news/shaping-the-future-of-fusion-science-yevgen-kazakov-nominated-as-new-jt-60sa-experiment-leader-for-europe/ #JT60SA #EUROfusion #EURATOM #QST #F4E #FusionEnergy #Road2Fusion #PlasmaPhysics #ScientificCollaboration #ITER

Apr 21

Defining the key physics gaps on the road to a stellarator reactor Wendelstein 7-X has strengthened confidence in the stellarator as a possible path to fusion power. Building on that progress, experts from leading European laboratories, led by Marcin Jakubowski, project leader of EUROfusion Work Pa...Read more

Defining the key physics gaps on the road to a stellarator reactor Wendelstein 7-X has strengthened confidence in the stellarator as a possible path to fusion power. Building on that progress, experts from leading European laboratories, led by Marcin Jakubowski, project leader of EUROfusion Work Package Stellarator, have worked together to identify the most important physics questions that still need to be answered for a First-of-a-Kind stellarator reactor. The result is a new community report: Key Physics Uncertainties and Related Investigation Needs towards Stellarator Reactors. It maps and prioritises the main open issues across scenario integration, fast particles and Alfvén waves, core transport, MHD equilibrium and rotational transform control, and heat and particle exhaust and plasma-wall interaction. By defining these research priorities early, the stellarator community is helping to build a stronger scientific basis for HELIAS First-of-a-Kind and for Europe’s broader fusion roadmap. Read more here: https://euro-fusion.org/eurofusion-news/defining-key-physics-gaps-towards-stellarator-reactor/ #EUROfusion #EURATOM #FusionEnergy #Stellarator #Wendelstein7X #HELIAS #PlasmaPhysics #Road2Fusion

Apr 13

A closer look at a EUROfusion prize experience 🎥 As part of his prize visit, EUCYS winner Vincent Engelbrecht had the opportunity to explore fusion research up close, learn more about the technologies behind it, and reflect on how young people can engage with science and innovation. In this short ...Read more

A closer look at a EUROfusion prize experience 🎥 As part of his prize visit, EUCYS winner Vincent Engelbrecht had the opportunity to explore fusion research up close, learn more about the technologies behind it, and reflect on how young people can engage with science and innovation. In this short reel, he shares some of his impressions from the visit. ▶ Full YouTube video: https://youtu.be/Wa4-f0X2fbI 📰 Full news story: https://euro-fusion.org/eurofusion-news/eucys-2025-winner-visits-ukaea-to-explore-fusion-up-close/ #EUROfusion #EURATOM #EUCYS #FusionResearch #STEM #ScienceEducation #FutureScientists

Apr 13

Apply now for the JT-60SA International Fusion School in Japan! EUROfusion will fund 10 selected early career scientists and engineers (studying/working at European universities/institutes) to participate in the school with lectures covering plasma physics, engineering, and tokamak operation. This ...Read more

Apply now for the JT-60SA International Fusion School in Japan! EUROfusion will fund 10 selected early career scientists and engineers (studying/working at European universities/institutes) to participate in the school with lectures covering plasma physics, engineering, and tokamak operation. This year the school will include dedicated lectures on the path towards future reactor concepts, including reactor design, enabling technologies and discussion on the role of private companies, the industry, and education in fusion research. 🔗 For eligibility and further details, visit the website at https://indico.euro-fusion.org/e/jifs2026, contact us at jifs@jt60sa.org or join our information session this Wednesday, 15th April 2026 at 9-10 CEST. The remote connection details are available on the website. Dates: 31 August - 11 September 2026 Location: JT-60SA site in Naka, Japan Application deadline: 10 May 2026 #EUROfusion #JT60SA #summer #school #fusion #EURATOM

Apr 9

A closer look at a EUROfusion prize experience 🎥 As part of his prize visit, EUCYS winner Vincent Engelbrecht had the opportunity to explore fusion research up close, learn more about the technologies behind it, and reflect on how young people can engage with science and innovation. In this short...Read more

A closer look at a EUROfusion prize experience 🎥 As part of his prize visit, EUCYS winner Vincent Engelbrecht had the opportunity to explore fusion research up close, learn more about the technologies behind it, and reflect on how young people can engage with science and innovation. In this short reel, he shares some of his impressions from the visit. ▶ Full YouTube video: https://youtu.be/Wa4-f0X2fbI 📰 Full news story: https://euro-fusion.org/eurofusion-news/eucys-2025-winner-visits-ukaea-to-explore-fusion-up-close/ #EUROfusion #EURATOM #EUCYS #FusionResearch #STEM #ScienceEducation #FutureScientists