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The conference provides a discussion forum covering all areas of magnetic fusion-oriented theoretical activities in Europe. Its main topics are:
The conference provides a discussion forum covering all areas of magnetic fusion-oriented theoretical activities in Europe. Its main topics are:
# Basic plasma theory
# Fusion devices: tokamaks, stellarators, reversed-field pinches, laser-induced ignition and new concepts
# Macroinstabilities and operational limits
# Macro-instabilities, operational limits and disruptions
# Alternative concepts: stellarators, RFP's, spherical tokamaks, etc.
# Plasma confinement, neoclassical and turbulent plasma transport
# Turbulent transport and structures: experimental evidence and theoretical basis
# Optimization of magnetic confinement devices and 3D magnetic field effects
# Neoclassical transport: theory and experimental evidence
# Burning plasmas and fast particles  
# Burning plasmas and fast particles  
# Heating, current drive, and wave particle interactions
# Heating, current drive, and wave particle interactions
# Edge and SOL/divertor physics
# Edge and scrape-off layer/divertor physics  
# Computational modelling in plasma physics
# Experimental validation of theoretical models and diagnostics development
# Computational plasma physics  
# Basic plasma theory
The conference is typically held on odd-numbered years, at the end of September or the beginning of October.
The conference is typically held on odd-numbered years, at the end of September or the beginning of October.


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