Position under active recruitment:Research and development of real-time prediction and control of fusion plasma for optimal operation of fusion reactors

What are the key points of fusion-reactor optimal operation technology?

■Our goal is to achieve high-energy density and stable fusion plasma by utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to rapidly calculate the future plasma state and control it in real time.

■By introducing the technologies of the "Innovative Optical and Wireless Network" (IOWN), it will be possible to transmit a large amount of data acquired by sensors in experimental fusion reactors through a high-speed, large-capacity, and ultra-low-latency network with the aim of controlling plasma in real-time.

■By utilizing failure-prediction technology for critical equipment in fusion-reactor plants, we aim to reduce overall plant downtime.

■In the future, aiming to optimize the entire reactor, we will construct fusion reactors in cyberspace by utilizing digital-twin computing to simulate various conditions.

Recruitment overview

Details of work

Depending on your experience and abilities, you will be in charge of one of the following.

• Promotion and project management of research and development on real-time plasma prediction and control technology using AI and ML for optimizing fusion-reactor operation at ITER and JT-60SA.
• Promotion and management of study projects into new magnetic field configurations and plasma prediction and control technology by modeling and simulating plasma and fusion reactors toward optimization of future fusion-reactor designs and control methods

Required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience

• Knowledge and experience in plasma physics and plasma experiments
• Knowledge of fusion-plasma simulation and control systems
• Experience in research and development of AI and machine learning (programming skills (Python, Fortran, C languages), deep understanding of data analysis techniques)

Desirable knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience

• Ability to communicate in English
• Experience in plasma physics modeling
• Experience in research of data-driven systems

Qualities we are looking for

• A strong will to aim high and achieve goals without fail and vigorous intellectual curiosity
• A desire to proactively take on difficult problems while collaborating with team members both inside and outside the company having different fields of interest and backgrounds.
• A flexible and cooperative personality and ability to communicate well (in English) with others

Location

Musashino R&D Center（3-9-11 Midori-cho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180-8585）

Message

Established in July 2020, the NTT Space Environment and Energy Research Laboratory conducts research in the environment and energy field from a broad perspective extending as far as outer space.
Our goal is to create a society with zero environmental impact through the creation of limit-breaking innovations such as nuclear-fusion power generation and space solar-power generation. We look forward to receiving applications from those who wish to build a society with zero environmental impact with their own hands.

Contributing to the realization of fusion energy through operation-optimization technology for fusion reactors

The energy that is the source of life on earth, including humans, comes from the sun, and that energy is produced by nuclear-fusion reactions. Research and development of fusion power generation is underway around the world to create this ultimate energy on earth. We will continue our research and development on stable control of fusion plasma in cooperation with the ITER organization and Quantum Science and Technology (QST) development organizations by utilizing the communication technology we have cultivated and our newly created IOWN technology. Let's work together to achieve fusion power generation--an overwhelmingly clean and inexhaustible energy source--and create a new society with zero environmental impact.

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