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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.