PHASE III: NET-100 PROTOTYPE

Project Helios

Advanced Magnetic Confinement Fusion Research & Commercialization

Plasma Temperature STABLE
150 MK
Magnetic Field RAMPING
13.5 T
Confinement Time RECORDED
480 sec
Net Energy Gain TARGET
Q = 8.2 (2028)

Architecture & Engineering

Project Helios utilizes a hybrid spherical tokamak-stellarator configuration, enabling superior plasma stability, reduced ripple losses, and continuous steady-state operation.

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Superconducting Magnetics

High-temperature REBCO tapes enabling compact, high-field coils with active thermal management and quench protection systems.

Engineering92%

Plasma Diagnostics

Multi-modal diagnostic suite including Thomson scattering, bolometry, and AI-driven edge-localized mode prediction.

Integration78%
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AI Control Systems

Real-time reinforcement learning agents optimizing plasma shape, density, and current profile at 100kHz control loops.

Training64%
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Divertor Materials

Liquid lithium-metal eutectic divertor plates designed to handle 20MW/m² heat flux while breeding tritium in-situ.

Prototyping51%

Milestones & Timeline

Q3 2022

Foundation & Core Design

Finalized hybrid tokamak-stellarator geometry. Secured $2.4B internal funding from Aevum Energy Division.

Q1 2024

Magnet Assembly & Cryo Testing

Completed first full superconducting coil stack. Achieved 20K operational temperature with zero quench events.

Q4 2025

First Plasma & Diagnostic Calibration

NET-100 prototype operational. Sustained deuterium plasma at 120MK for 120 seconds. AI control loops engaged.

Q2 2027

Deuterium-Tritium Campaign

Introduction of DT fuel mix. Target Q > 2.0. Full-scale divertor stress testing under fusion neutron flux.

Q1 2029

Grid-Connected Pilot Plant

Commercial demonstration unit online. Target continuous operation > 30 days. Regulatory certification complete.

Recent Publications & Patents

Steady-State Plasma Confinement via AI-Driven Magnetic Ripple Compensation

Physical Review Letters 2025
PEER-REVIEWED

US Patent #11,892,401: High-Temp Superconducting Coil Winding Methodology

USPTO Grants: 2
PATENTED

Liquid Metal Divertor Thermal Management Under 20MW/m² Heat Load

Nuclear Fusion Journal 2024
PEER-REVIEWED

EP Patent #4215098: Real-Time Reinforcement Learning for ELM Suppression

EPO Grants: 1
PENDING

Team & Access Requests

DR
Dr. Elena Rostova
Chief Fusion Physicist | Project Director

Former ITER plasma operations lead with 18 years in magnetic confinement research. Pioneered AI-assisted real-time plasma shaping techniques now deployed at NET-100.

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