Radiation protection at MITICA

We are really glad to support the radiation protection group at MITICA (Megavolt ITER Injector & Concept Advancement) with ELSE NUCLEAR area monitoring instruments.

MITICA is the prototype of the 1 MV ITER injector, operated by the RFX Consortium in Padova, Italy.

Neutral particle injection is a critical external heating system for ITER. Due to its extreme complexity, it requires an extensive R&D program to develop and test the system that will have to bring the plasma of the future fusion reactor to a temperature of 150 million degrees.

The injection system works similarly to the jet of steam produced by a cappuccino machine, which, penetrating into the milk, heats it.

What to know more about MITICA and the RFX Consortium activities? Have a look here!

   

   

   

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August 2023