DIII-D National Fusion Facility
Study integrated operating techniques for fusion power through flexible plasma shaping, heating, control and diagnostics.
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Project profile
Research results, fusion power, net electricity generation and commercialization are distinguished. Future operating dates and power levels are targets announced by the operator.
- Official name
- DIII-D National Fusion Facility
- Operator
- General Atomics (operator of a U.S. DOE Office of Science user facility)
- Operator type
- Public–private collaboration
- Host country
- United States
- Host location
- San Diego, California
- Category
- Research device
- Technical approach
- Tokamak
- Development stage
- Research operation
Development stage note: A public DOE user facility operated by a private company, not a private power plant.
Research and development objectives
Study integrated operating techniques for fusion power through flexible plasma shaping, heating, control and diagnostics.
Verified milestones
No achievements suitable for recording were verified in the sources reviewed.
Announced future targets
- Target date not verified · Announced target (not achieved)
Provide fusion science and technology results to both public research programs and private development.
Published technical specifications
| Item | Published value | Meaning, conditions and sources of values |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic systems | more than 100 systems | Published equipment count |
Companies with verified involvement
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Related in-depth FI articles
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Verification scope and classification notes
- Editorial classification of the purpose described in official sources; not necessarily the operator's formal classification.
- No item was verified in this review. This does not establish that none exists or that it is undisclosed.
Official project information ↗
- DIII-D National Fusion Facility（DIII-D）
Verified: 2026-10-12 - About DIII-D（DIII-D）
Verified: 2026-10-12 - Magnetic Fusion（General Atomics）
Verified: 2026-10-12 - Energy Systems and Products（General Atomics）
Verified: 2026-10-12
Last verified: 2026/10/12 20:28:19 (Japan time)
Research and development purpose
Study integrated operating techniques for fusion power through flexible plasma shaping, heating, control and diagnostics.
Research stages, achievements, announced targets and technical specifications are organized in the project profile above. Check the sources for each item.
