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ITER

The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor, a massive international tokamak under construction in France. ITER represents the mainstream MCF track, distinct from the compact FRC/CFR lineage.

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Timeline Mentions (8)

1958

Project Sherwood declassified at Geneva Conference

Fusion research declassified at 2nd Atoms for Peace conference. Sherwood becomes CTR program.

1982

Ninth IAEA Conference on Plasma Physics

The Ninth International Conference on Plasma Physics and Controlled Nuclear Fusion Research is held in Baltimore, Maryland, focusing on Tokamak experiments and plasma heating.

1991

Cancellation of Terrestrial Alternate Confinement Programs

Alternate confinement programs for terrestrial fusion applications are cancelled, leaving a gap in non-tokamak research.

1993

MARAUDER (August 1993): USAF compact toroid weapon, 100 billion g acceleration, Shiva Star, went dark mid-1990s

USAF Phillips Lab compact toroid weapon. 100 billion g acceleration. 9.5 MJ Shiva Star. 'Not a fusion program' — weapons. Physics identical to FRC. Went dark mid-1990s. Lineage: SHIVA I → MARAUDER → F

1993

DIII-D Five-Year Plan Initiation

General Atomics implemented the 1993 Five-Year DIII-D Plan, establishing the context for Advanced Tokamak research and facility improvements.

1998

DIII-D Five-Year Program Plan (1999-2003)

General Atomics released a comprehensive plan for the DIII-D National Fusion Facility, focusing on Advanced Tokamak operating scenarios and paths to ITER.

2004

Nimitz Tic Tac encounter — plasma platform signatures

80,000+ ft loiter for 2 weeks. No exhaust. Radar jamming. 5000g acceleration. Groups of 10-20.

2004

Nimitz UAP: 2-week loiter at 80,000+ ft with no thermal exhaust

Groups of 10-20. 5000g acceleration. 1-9 GW power. No thermal exhaust. Beyond all known technology.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ITER?
The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor, a massive international tokamak under construction in France. ITER represents the mainstream MCF track, distinct from the compact FRC/CFR lineage.
How does ITER relate to other concepts?
ITER is closely related to Tokamak. These relationships are documented in the research glossary and cross-referenced with primary source documents.
When did ITER appear in the research timeline?
ITER is referenced in 8 timeline events, including "Project Sherwood declassified at Geneva Conference" (1958). The timeline provides chronological context for the development and application of this concept.