Heliotron J

Heliotron J
Device typeStellarator
LocationJapan
AffiliationKyoto University
Technical specifications
Major radius1.2 m (3 ft 11 in)
Minor radius0.1–0.2 m (3.9 in – 7.9 in)
Magnetic field1.5 T (15,000 G)
History
Year(s) of operation2000–present
Links
WebsiteHeliotron J at the Institute of Advanced Energy, Kyoto University

Heliotron J is a fusion research device in Japan, specifically a helical-axis heliotron designed to study plasma confinement in this type of device. It is located at the Institute of Advanced Energy of Kyoto University.