Present status and prospect of the ITER and Broader Approach programs

Matsuda, Shinzaburo

Seven Parties have initiated the ITER construction program. The framework, organization, and schedule for construction are briefly introduced. The Broader Approach program is the EU-Japan bilateral program comprised of modification of the JT-60 tokamak in Naka-shi, and the International Fusion Energy research Center at Rokkasho, Aomori. The activities have just started from the construction of the site preparation and construction of the buildings.