| Career Summary |
1977: Graduated, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Tokyo
1982: Invited Researcher, Princeton Plasma Physics Labolatory, USA
1984: Doctor of Engineering from The University of Tokyo
1984: R&D Center, Toshiba Corporation
1995: Senior Researcher, Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry
2002-2006: Director, The Japan Society of Plasma and Nuclear Fusion Research
2004: Invited Professor, The University of Tokyo
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| Educational Activities |
Graduate School: Overview of Advanced Electric Energy Systems
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| Research Activities |
The physics of steady state tokamaks (1984~1994):
We investigated the core plasma of steady state tokamak reactors driven by neutral beam injection [Refs. 1 & 2].
Design study of economical fusion reactor:
We developed various design concepts for fusion reactors, and have clarified the required parameters for economical fusion reactors.
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Literature
1) K. Okano, Y. Ogawa and H. Naitou, "Critical Beta Non-circular Tokamak Equilibria Sustained in Steady State by Beam Driven Currents," Nuclear Fusion, 20, 199-217 (1989)
2) K. Okano, "Beam Driven Tokamak Fusion Reactors," Journal of Nuclear Science and Technology, 27, 689-699 (1990)
3) K. Okano, Y. Asaoka, T. Yoshida et al., "Compact Reversed Shear Tokamak Reactor with a Superheated Steam Cycle," Nuclear Fusion, 40(3Y), 635-645 (2000)
4) K. Okano, R. Hiwatari and Y. Asaoka, "Stability of Beam Driven Equilibria with a Closed Stabilization Wall", Journal of Plasma and Fusion Research, 79(6), 546-548 (2003)
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| Other Activities |
Director, Japan Society of Plasma and Nuclear Fusion Research (2002-2006)
Chair of the Research Committee on the Total System Of Fusion Reactors, Institute Of Electrical Engineers of Japan (IEEJ)
Chair of a committee on roadmaps for fusion development,Fusion Energy Forum
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| Future Plan |
We just commenced a design study of laser fusion reactors. We are planning to compare the features of Tokamak fusion reactors with those of laser fusion reactors. We are also developing an assessment technique for energy technologies using the so-called conjoint method, a type of statistical science.
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| Messages to Students |
The target of our laboratory is not only to study fusion reactors, but also to assess the worth of various energy technologies in the future, using a wide perspective.
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