iterorganization 3d ago

The central solenoid magnet is a 18-metre-tall, 1,000-tonne component located at the very centre of the ITER tokamak that plays a vital role in starting and controlling the plasma. The heart of the magnet is composed of six 110-tonne modules that are stacked on top of each other and then connected to form a single system. With the successful lift and placement of the sixth and final central solenoid module on Tuesday 23 June, ITER assembly teams completed the central solenoid "stack." Next, a support structure will be assembled around the magnet tower and finally "pre-compressed" before installation in the machine.