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The Laboratory for Plasma Physics of the Royal Military Academy (LPP-ERM/KMS) is conducting experimental and theoretical research on plasma physics and fusion energy outside as well as in the framework of EUROFUSION (the European thermonuclear fusion research programme). LPP-ERM/KMS has focused more particularly on the development of Ion Cyclotron Resonance Heating (ICRH) systems. The theoretical aspects of the interactions of ICRF waves with fusion plasmas are studied by means of analytical models and sophisticated numerical codes developed in the laboratory. The design of heating systems (antennas) is also an important aspect of our activities, and LPP-ERM/KMS has developed antennas for various experiments: Textor (Germany), JET (UK) and W7-X (Germany). LPP-ERM/KMS is also strongly involved in the design of an ICRF antenna system for the WEST tokamak (CEA, FR) as well as for the future international fusion experiment ITER.
More info on: https:fusion.rma.ac.be
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Profiles
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PHYSFP3D: Contributions to the development of a self-consistent 3D wave-particle description for tokamaks and stellarators
Louche, F. (Promotor) & Adriaens, A. (Researcher)
1/03/26 → 28/02/30
Project: Research › DFR
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MinICPED: Development of integrated modelling capability for ICRF - plasma edge interactions
Vergote, M. (Promotor) & Carli, S. (Researcher)
1/12/25 → 30/11/29
Project: Research › DFR
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PHYSTWA: Demonstration of a TWA system on the tokamak WEST
Vergote, M. (Promotor), Maquet, V. (Researcher) & Acheroy, S. (Promotor)
1/06/24 → 31/05/28
Project: Research › DFR
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40 years of ICRF operation on JET: challenges and achievements
JET contributors3, and the EUROfusion Tokamak Exploitation Team, 7 Jan 2026, In: EPJ Web of Conferences. 346, 03001.Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review
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Almost-off-the-shelf tools for ICRH modelling
Van Eester, D., Maquet, V., Reman, B., Carpiaux, H., Valentin, B., Lerche, E. & Lamalle, P., 7 Jan 2026, In: EPJ Web of Conferences. 346, 01016.Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
Analysis of the alpha particle transport induced by Alfven eigenmodes and fish-bones in JET DT discharges: multiple energetic particle simulations
JET Contributors & The EUROfusion Tokamak Exploitation Team, Aug 2026, In: Nuclear Fusion. 66, 8, 086024.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Activities
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SOFT Topic C: An automatic matching system for the ICRF antenna at TOMAS
Adriaens, A. (Speaker)
23 Sept 2024 → 27 Sept 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral scientific presentation
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HFSS as a new tool for numerical plasma simulations
Maquet, V. (Poster presenter), Ragona, R. (Co-author), Van Eester, D. (Co-author), Hillairet, J. (Co-author) & Durodié, F. (Co-author)
13 Dec 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Scientific poster presentation
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Preliminary Assessment of Sheath Potential using HFSS in Preparation of the Future WEST TWA
Maquet, V. (Poster presenter)
28 May 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Scientific poster presentation
Press/Media
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Renewable Energy: yes, but... The promise of nuclear fusion for our future energy supply
7/03/23
1 Media contribution
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Interview about world record in fusion energy production at NIF
16/12/22
1 Media contribution
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Student theses
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Study and optimisation of wall conditioning methods on the superconducting stellarator W7-X
Goriaev, A. (Author), Van Schoor, M. (Supervisor) & Crombé, K. (Supervisor), Feb 2022Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Development and applications of an ICRH antenna design & performance analysis tool accounting for the edge plasma. Comparison of an in-port and travelling wave array solution for fusion reactors
Maquet, V. (Author), Van Schoor, M. (Supervisor), Ongena, J. (Co-Supervisor) & Louis, Y. (Supervisor), 20 Oct 2022Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Experimental and Theoretical Optimization of Performances and Control of the ICRH System of ITER
Grine, D. (Author), Van Schoor, M. (Supervisor), Van Oost, G. (Supervisor) & Rogier, H. (Supervisor), 13 Feb 2012Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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