Unit / National Institute for Fusion Science

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Meta-hierarchy dynamics
Structure formation and sustainability
Phase space turbulence
Plasma quantum processes
Transports in plasma multi-phase matter system
S&I: Sensing and intellectualization
Plasma apparatus
Complex global simulation
Ultrahigh-flux concerting materials
Advanced superconductivity and cryogenics
Safety science for nuclear fusion

Unit	Meta-hierarchy dynamics
Keywords Fusion science	Velocity-space dynamics Multi-hierarchical modeling High-efficiency and high-power heating of non-equilibrium plasmas Edge Plasma and Plasma-Wall Interaction
Keywords Interdiscipline	Vortex and transport phenomena and self-organization Non-equilibrium openness and abrupt phenomena Effective theory Nonlinear wave-particle interaction Simulation method with hierarchical structure Molecular Simulation
E-mail @nifs.ac.jp	meta-hd@

Unit	Structure formation and sustainability
Keywords Fusion science	L-H transition flow and stability plasma heating multi-ion-species transport advanced configuration integrated modeling reactor design
Keywords Interdiscipline	self-organization entropy non-thermal particles hidden symmetry invariant measure multi-objective optimization
E-mail	sfs@

Unit	Phase space turbulence
Keywords Fusion science	turbulent transport collisionless plasmas nuclear burning plasmas phase-space structure measurement nondiffusive transport velocity distribution function measurement non-Maxwellian distribution transient transport radio frequency wave heating basic plasmas kinetic modeling profile stiffness
Keywords Interdiscipline	multi-dimensional turbulence scaling turbulence mixing nonequilibrium plasmas fluctuation theorem entropy topological electromagnetic wave collectivity deep learning magnetospheric plasmas aurora laser wake-field acceleration
E-mail	pst@

Unit	Plasma quantum processes
Keywords Fusion science	Highly charged high-Z ions Anisotropic non-equilibrium plasmas Plasma-material interaction Negative ions Laser-plasm interaction Muon catalyzed fusion Nonthermal nonlinear nonadiabatic collisions
Keywords Interdiscipline	Atomic and molecular elementary processes Muon atoms and molecules High energy density plasmas Astrophysical plasmas Origin of heavy elements Extreme ultraviolet and soft X-ray light sources Extreme high-pressure physical properties Laser quantum beam science Quark gluon plasma
E-mail	pqp@

Unit	Transports in plasma multi-phase matter system
Keywords Fusion science	Edge and divertor plasma and impurity Transport Detached plasma Plasma-wall interaction Particle circulation Plasma facing components Tritium
Keywords Interdiscipline	Non-equilibrium cross transport Atomic and molecular processes Interaction between plasma and solid/liquid/gas Plasma-induced structure formation Solid surface physics Microstructure analysis Dissimilar material bonding
E-mail	PMI@

Unit	S&I: Sensing and intellectualization
Keywords Fusion science	Plasma diagonostic High temporal and spatial resolution Velocity distribution function Turbulence and oscillation measurement Plasma control Environmental radioactivity Radiation measurement Remote experiment
Keywords Interdiscipline	Data assimilation control Statistical and mathematical modeling Data-driven Laser and optics Optical vortex Regulatory Science Informatics for visualization Open science Geochemistry Environmental science
E-mail	s&i@

Unit	Plasma apparatus
Keywords Fusion science	Plasma device handling technology Charged particles generation, confinement, transport and control echnologies Plasma heating device technology Plasma diagnostic technology Numerical simulation technology Basic plasma and plasma application devices Plasma science and engineering Anti-material plasma Muon catalyzed fusion
Keywords Interdiscipline	Research on academic network Quantum beam science Antimatter science Muon science Electric propulsion Space weather forecast
E-mail	pa@

Unit	Complex global simulation
Keywords Fusion science	burning plasma MHD gyrokinetic theory turbulence peripheral plasma instability and saturation
Keywords Interdiscipline	global simulation multi-hierarchy coherent structure vortex dissipative structure data science computational science visualization
E-mail	cg-sim@

Unit	Ultrahigh-flux concerting materials
Keywords Fusion science	Fusion reactor materials Blanket Diverter Vacuum vessel Low-activation materials Fuel breeding materials Neutron multiplier Hydrogen isotopes Hydrogen permeation High heat flux Heavy irradiation
Keywords Interdiscipline	Metastable phase Self-organization Mesoscale structure Physical properties New materials creation Strength Hydrogen super-permeation Hydrogen storage Lattice defects Deformation Diffusion Metals Ceramics Composites Coatings Interface Structural materials Functional materials Non-equilibrium thermodynamics Non-equilibrium statistical mechanics Non-equilibrium chemistry Severe environment Lifetime Adaption
E-mail	ulcomat@

Unit	Advanced superconductivity and cryogenics
Keywords Fusion science	High reliability Safety Advanced superconducting conductor Large scale superconducting coil Superconducting coil cooling Cryogenic fluid High strength and high magnetic field Quench detection/protection
Keywords Interdiscipline	SDGs (power saving) Carbon neutral Superconducting applications Ultra-fine wire processing Liquid hydrogen Liquid helium Circulation cooling Magnetic refrigeration Quantum technology Structural optimization AI predictive maintenance Machine learning Standardization
E-mail	asc@

Unit	Safety science for nuclear fusion