JET`s latest technical and scientific results and engineering development

The JET fusion device of the European Fusion Program has been in operation since June 1983. The inherent flexibility of the machine`s original concept and its large plasma volume has permitted a series of engineering upgrades and modifications to be made to improve plasma configuration and machine performance and to allow a large variety of plasma and fusion issues to be addressed. A recent modification was the installation of an axisymmetric single-null pumped divertor which was operated in the experimental period 1994-95. The installation of this divertor led to the elimination of carbon `blooms.` 17 refs., 8 figs.