SPIDER 4 ITER: the largest Ion Beam Source in the world has been switched on

There is a big step forward at Consorzio RFX (the fusion research unit in Padova, Italy – partners: CNR, ENEA, INFN, Università di Padova, Acciaierie Venete Spa): SPIDER, the full-scale ITER negative ion beam source prototype has entered into operation. The first pulse was carried out on 11 June 2018, during an international inauguration ceremony which saw the participation of about 360 attendees from Europe, Japan, India and Russia.