The 22nd Symposium on Fusion Technology. Helsinki, FI, 9th - 13th September 2002. Book of Abstracts

The objective of the Symposium on Fusion Technology (SOFT) is to exchange information on design, construction and operation of fusion experiments and the technology of present fusion machines, the next step and power plant devices. It includes oral and poster presentations as well as an industrial and R & D exhibition. The Symposium will be held in Helsinki at the Marina Congress Center, from 9th to 13th September 2002. The Symposium is organized by the Association Euratom-Tekes and hosted by the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Fortum Nuclear Services Ltd. and PrizzTech Oy. This 22th SOFT Symposium includes invited and contributed papers on all the aspects of fusion technology i.e.: A Current and Future Devices, B Plasma Facing Components, C Plasma Heating and Current Drive, D Plasma Engineering and Control, E Diagnostics, Data Acquisition and Remote Participation, F Magnets and Power Supplies, G Fuel Cycle, H Remote Handling, J Vessel, Blanket and Shield, K Safety and Environment, Power Plant and Socio-Economic Studies, L Inertial Fusion Energy, M Transfer of Technology