Gyrotron
A high-power microwave source for electron-cyclotron heating.
- Role
- ECRH source
- Lead time
- ~24 mo
A gyrotron generates the high-frequency, high-power microwaves used for electron-cyclotron heating and current drive, enabling precise, localised deposition for heating and mode stabilisation. It is a specialised source with a long lead time.
A gyrotron generates the high-power microwaves for electron-cyclotron heating and current drive, enabling precise, steerable deposition useful for heating and for suppressing specific tearing modes. It is a specialised source with a multi-year lead time, delivered to the plasma through diamond windows and low-loss transmission lines.
Common questions
It generates high-power microwaves for electron-cyclotron heating and current drive, enabling precise, steerable power deposition — useful both for heating and for suppressing specific tearing modes.
Yes. Megawatt-class gyrotrons are specialised sources with multi-year lead times, delivered to the plasma through diamond windows and low-loss transmission lines.