Lasers Used on JET for Fusion Fuel Measurements
Scientists of EUROfusion have tested Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) on the Joint European Torus (JET) to measure fusion fuel retention. Using remote-handling, the system detected hydrogen isotopes from JET’s tritium-deuterium fuel mix.
Highlights of this project include:
- First time LIBS operated remotely in a harsh environment
- Over 800 locations analyzed
- Remote operation to reduce hazard for operators
- Supports tritium inventory management for future reactors
The first results have already been published and will be presented at the 20th International Conference on Plasma-Facing Materials and Components for Fusion Applications in 2025.
The Aryelle 200 Echelle Spectrometer from LTB Lasertechnik Berlin was used in the setup of this research.
About the ARYELLE 200 Spectrograph
The ARYELLE 200 is the perfect compromise between high spectral resolution, size and price. This UV-VIS-NIR wide-range echelle spectrometer has a 200-mm focal length for LIBS and Raman spectroscopy.
Features include:
- Compact and stable
- High spectral resolving power (7,000–15,000)
- Large simultaneous wavelength range
- Suitable with various detectors (CMOS, CCD, EMCCD, ICCD)
- Up to 40 spectra/s
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