UK Atomic Energy Authority
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www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
Location
Headquarters: Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, Europe
Region: Oxfordshire
Country: GB
Continent: Europe
About
UK Atomic Energy Authority is a UK government research organisation responsible for the development of nuclear fusion power.
The UK Atomic Energy Authority is a UK government research organization focused on developing nuclear fusion power. It conducts major fusion experiments and participates in international collaborations. Its work supports the advancement toward commercial fusion energy applications.
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UK Fusion Research Programme: A comprehensive research initiative focusing on the fundamental research and development needed to commercialize fusion energy and train future fusion scientists and engineers.
MAST-Upgrade (Mega Amp Spherical Tokamak): An experimental fusion machine used to conduct experiments and research in plasma physics to advance fusion energy technology.
JET (Joint European Tokamak): A fusion research facility transitioning from plasma operations to decommissioning, providing insights for future sustainable fusion power plants.
STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production): A major technology and infrastructure program aimed at demonstrating net energy from fusion and fuel self-sufficiency.
Materials Research Facility (MRF): A facility dedicated to researching materials for use in fusion and fission devices.
Remote Applications in Challenging Environments (RACE): A research and development center focusing on robotics and autonomous systems for challenging environments.