Accelerating Fusion through Integrated Whole Device Model of Magnetically Confined Fusion Plasma

Explore the cutting-edge advancements in fusion research through this 51-minute lecture on the Integrated Whole Device Model of Magnetically Confined Fusion Plasma. Delivered by Amitava Bhattacharjee from Princeton University at MICDE University of Michigan, delve into the complexities of Whole Device Modeling (WDM) and its crucial role in simulating plasma behavior. Learn about the High-Fidelity Whole Device Model of Magnetically Confined Fusion Plasma (WDMApp), a multi-institutional project under the DOE Exascale Computing Project (ECP). Discover the ambitious 10-year goal of simulating whole device burning plasmas for advanced tokamak regimes, particularly focusing on ITER steady-state plasmas. Understand the groundbreaking coupling of GENE and XGC codes, a significant milestone in magnetic fusion research. Gain insights into the optimization of WDMApp codes, the utilization of ECP Co-Design and Software Technologies, and the project's objectives for demonstrating pedestal formation by 2023. Explore the intersection of plasma physics, applied mathematics, and computer science in this frontier of fusion energy research.