Practical design of an antenna for nuclear fusion experiments


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Promoter: Guy Vandenbosch

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Description: The antenna research team of ESAT-TELEMIC has a long experience in the design of practical antennas for a variety of applications. Within the new research line on nuclear fusion recently opened within the group, there is a need for a practical design of a high power antenna to be used for heating the plasma in nuclear fusion experiments. In cooperation with JET in the UK, and in close contact with the Royal Military Academy in Belgium, first a new possible topology for such an antenna will be investigated. This will be done with the use of numerical CAD design tools for antennas. Then, a practical antenna will be built and measured. The Ph.D. has to be performed in cooperation with another Ph.D., on the theoretical modeling of such antennas. Basic knowledge in electromagnetics is mandatory. Antenna knowledge is fruitful. Background knowledge or previous studies/courses in the field of plasma physics is highly beneficiary for the position. Not only engineers, but also physicists may apply.

Key words: nuclear fusion, antennas, heating, plasma

Latest application date: 2010-04-30

Financing: available

Type of Position: scholarship

Research group: Department of Electrical Engineering (ESAT)

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