SMRTR Science & EngineeringJun 30, 2026Interesting Engineering

Japan develops world-class system to monitor fusion plasma at 34 points simultaneously

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Japan's Mitsubishi Electric, Kyoto University, and NIFS jointly developed a microwave system that monitors fusion plasma at 34 points simultaneously, a major leap over conventional methods. By keeping key components away from intense radiation, the system supports real-time plasma control needed for commercial fusion reactors Japan aims to demonstrate in the 2030s.

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