IPR is actively involved in magnetic confinement fusion research activities. IPR has built its own Tokamaks, which generate and heat plasma to high temperatures. More details of the Tokamak can be found here: link to our Tokamak ADITYA-U, SST-1 and SSST.

It is essential to carry out theoretical, computational, and integrated modelling studies for understanding and predicting plasma behavior in magnetic confinement fusion devices. This will support the ongoing experimental studies as well as helps to design advanced Tokamaks in future.

The focus of Fusion Technology research is the development of the engineering systems required for future fusion reactors. These technologies support plasma confinement, heating, tritium breeding, heat removal and ensuring the reliability of the reactor under extreme fusion conditions. Specialized facilities have been established for high-heat-flux testing, the development of superconducting magnets, cryogenics, and materials research.

Basic and advanced studies of plasma through experiments, theory and simulations are among the most fascinating areas of plasma research. These basic studies support fusion research and act as a building block for fusion research and manpower training. Various areas of these basic studies can be seen in detail here (link to basic pages).

Alongside tokamak research and basic research, it is important to apply knowledge to societal applications and technological advancements. IPR has a dedicated team for plasma applications and technology development and has been established as a Facilitation Centre for Industrial Plasma Technology (FCIPT). The Atal Incubation Centre (AIC- Link), under the guidance of IPR researchers, is promoting innovations in plasma technologies.