Ion Cyclotron RF Heating
An external heating system for the ITER Plasma
Heating power of about 20 MW
8 sources; about 2.5-3MW/source made using amplifier chains, Power Supplies Frequency range: 35-65 MHz
Currently R&D activities ongoing on two technologies – Diacrode and Tetrode
In collaboration with Thales Electron Devices, France and Continental Electronics Corp. USA
Promoting Development of RF technology in the country