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A -- SMALL BUSINESS AND UNIVERSITY PARTICIPATION IN TPX PLASMA DIAGNOSTIC DESIGN AND FABRICATION DUE 033095 POC Dr. Kenneth Young, Head TPX Diagnostics, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, Post Office Box 451, Princeton, NJ 08543 FAX (609) 243-2665 The Tokamak Physics Experiment (TPX) is a national project which involves a team of scientists and engineers drawn broadly from the U.S. fusion program. A significant technical component of the project is the design and fabrication of diagnostics for measurement of the parameters of the plasma. The methods involve spectroscopy over a wide portion of the spectrum (x-ray to infrared), neutron detection, microwave and optical techniques and pressure and temperature measurements, among others. The tokamak physics program will bring challenges of operating this equipment reliably for long pulses, up to 1 times 10 to the third power seconds and with very high plasma power densities. In order to enhance the technical capabilities and expertise brought to bear on the design and fabrication of TPX diagnostics, the project is actively encouraging teaming of small businesses and universities with the larger fusion-based organizations who will lead in the construction of these systems. Hence, we are soliciting expressions of interest from universities and from small businesses with skills which can contribute to the development, design and construction of these plasma diagnostics. This information will be given to all the potential lead contractors who will be expected to make use of this resource. These lead contractors will issue subcontracts for performance of specific aspects of their scope after they are under contract to provide equipment. The program of construction of this equipment will cover a period of about five years, with time-phasing consistent with the need for early interaction with the tokamak design and the provision of state-of-the-art detector systems. Small businesses and universities interested in this activity should provide a brief package of information detailing their areas of interest and their capabilities and expertise, as demonstrated by past performance in these areas. These packages should be sent by close of business on Friday, March 30, 1995. The address for courier deliveries is: Princeton University, Plasma Physics Laboratory, James Forrestal Campus, U.S. Route 1 North, Princeton, NJ 08543. (0052)

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