Our team has been selected as a beneficiary of the international EUREKA programme, which supports research and development projects carried out in collaboration between partners from different countries. The programme focuses on developing innovative solutions with strong application potential, combining scientific and industrial expertise on an international scale.
The project is being carried out in collaboration with Łukasiewicz–IMaP, the company Cofeebpm, and an industrial partner, Next Step Fusion, and has received funding of EUR 736 033, 00. The consortium brings together expertise in advanced materials, semiconductor technologies, and fusion energy systems, aligning well with the objectives of the EUREKA programme. On the Polish side, the project is funded by the National Centre for Research and Development (NCBR).
The project, entitled:
“Three-Dimensional Sensor Head for Magnetic Diagnostics in Thermonuclear Reactors (THOR)”,
focuses on the development and validation of a prototype three-dimensional sensor head for magnetic diagnostics in fusion reactors. The proposed solution aims to enable reliable magnetic field measurements under extreme conditions, including high temperatures and intense neutron radiation typical for fusion environments.
The project includes, among others, the use of advanced plasma simulations to define realistic operating conditions, the development of hybrid semiconductor materials combining 2D active layers with 3D substrates offering enhanced resistance to temperature and radiation, as well as experimental validation in research infrastructure — including the MARIA reactor and the ISTTOK tokamak. An important aspect will also be the integration of the developed technology with future magnetic diagnostic systems for fusion reactors.
Fusion energy remains one of the most promising directions for the development of safe and low-emission energy sources. The THOR project contributes to this field by advancing technologies that enable reliable measurements under demanding operating conditions. The developed solution represents a step toward diagnostic systems required for future fusion reactors.
