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S. Carpentier is a leading figure in steady-state tokamak research, with a focus on advancing long-pulse plasma operations critical for future fusion reactors like ITER. Their major contributions center on the Tore Supra experimental programme, where they investigated key issues in sustaining high-performance plasmas over extended durations. Carpentier’s work, particularly the highly cited 2009 study “Investigation of steady-state tokamak issues by long pulse experiments on Tore Supra” (29 citations), documents significant progress in managing plasma stability, heat exhaust, and particle control under steady-state conditions. This research has directly informed ITER’s design and operational strategies, addressing challenges such as plasma-facing component durability and impurity transport. Carpentier’s achievements include advancing the understanding of non-inductive current drive and demonstrating the feasibility of long-pulse scenarios, which are pivotal for the economic viability of fusion energy. Their work stands as a cornerstone for researchers exploring the path to continuous fusion power, blending experimental rigor with practical engineering insights.
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