Conceptual design of Fusion Experimental Reactor (FER) based on an advanced scenario of plasma operation and control

The Fusion Experimental Reactor (FER) which is being developed at JAERI as a next-generation tokamak following JT-60 has the major purpose of realizing a self-ignited, long-burning DT plasma and demonstrating engineering feasibility. The paper emphasizes the advanced scenario of FER plasma operation and control and the advantage in engineering design made possible by the scenario. The FER concept is discussed, which is based on quasi-steady-state operation by a lower-hybrid-wave current drive or steady-state operation by three candidate radiofrequency waves, impurity control by a cold and dense divertor plasma and vertical position control of a highly elongated plasma. (author)