The second joint seminar of the International Advisory Committee (IAC) and Scientific Program Committee (SPC) of Center for Magnetic Fusion Theory (CMFT) was held October 18 – 19, 2010. At this seminar more than 30 scientists met at the Institute of Plasma Physics, CAS to discuss on a broad range of research topics in the magnetic fusion. There were a total of 18 oral presentations in the two-day seminar.

In his opening speech,Prof LI Jiangang, Director of ASIPP, extended a warm welcome to all the participants from home and abroad, and expressed sincere thanks for their support to CMFT.

The seminar highlighted developments in the theory of magnetic fusion with, in particular, an emphasis on developing advanced computational methods to simulate physics and technology processes pertaining to the large-scale experimental reactor, ITER.Prof XING Nong, Head of the Theory Division, gave an overview talk about the research activities of CMFT. After the deep group discussion, ProfNathaniel Fisch, chairman of International Advisory Committee, and Prof LIU Chuansheng, Honorary Director of CMFT, gave their suggestion and advice to CMFT in a written report.

The success of this seminar has a positive effect on the future research and development in CMFT , and will also strengthen the cooperation between domestic and foreign counterparts.