Thus the experiment will be operated in phases gradually building up its capability for the enhanced research phase.

The performance range expected for JT-60SA is shown on the diagram, in comparison with existing experiments worldwide as well as with expected ITER and DEMO operation.
n = plasma density,
t = plasma energy confinement time, and
T = plasma temperature.

The ‘JT-60SA Research Plan’ summarizes research objectives and strategy of JT-60SA experiments covering all the major research fields of

1. Operation Regime Development
2. MHD Stability and Control
3. Transport and Confinement
4. High Energy Particle Behavior
5. Pedestal and Edge Characteristics
6. Divertor, Scrape Off Layer and Plasma-Material Interaction
7. Fusion Engineering

The JT-60SA Research Plan is a document growing towards the first plasma. The purpose of discussing the JT-60SA Research Plan is not only for maturing this Research Plan itself, but also for encouraging integrated fusion research including ITER, JT-60SA, modelling and theory, on the devices leading towards DEMO.

This research plan continues to evolve as the fusion communities in Japan and Europe deepen and sharpen the research strategy of JT-60SA.