This is a summary paper of the research activities presented in the magnetic fusion EXperiment Confinement (EX-C) session at the 29th International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Fusion Energy Conference (FEC 2023), London, United Kingdom, 16–21 October 2023. This session covers a wide range of topics related to confinement and transport of magnetic fusion plasmas. The key aspects addressed in the presentations include: (i) scenario development, (ii) turbulent transport and L-H transition physics, (iii) isotope effects on confinement, (iv) impurity transport and impact of impurities on confinement, (v) influence of fueling and energetic particles on confinement, and (vi) improvements in experimental capabilities. Highlighted results presented in those manuscripts are summarized in this paper.
This paper summarizes the key research activities presented in the EXperiment Confinement (EX-C) session at the 29th IAEA Fusion Energy Conference. It covers a wide range of topics related to the confinement and transport of magnetic fusion plasmas, including scenario development, turbulent transport, isotope effects, impurity transport, and the influence of fueling and energetic particles on confinement.