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C. Bourdelle is a leading fusion physicist whose research centers on steady-state tokamak operations, plasma edge physics, and transport barriers in magnetic confinement devices. Her most significant contribution comes from her work on Tore Supra, where she led investigations into long-pulse plasma scenarios critical for ITER and future fusion reactors. Her 2009 paper, "Investigation of steady-state tokamak issues by long pulse experiments on Tore Supra," with 29 citations, documents breakthrough progress in sustaining high-performance plasmas over extended durations, addressing key challenges like heat exhaust, impurity control, and plasma-wall interactions. Bourdelle's research has been instrumental in demonstrating that tokamaks can maintain steady-state conditions necessary for continuous fusion power generation. She is particularly recognized for her expertise in the H-mode pedestal and edge-localized modes (ELMs), contributing to the theoretical understanding of transport barriers that improve plasma confinement. Her work has directly informed the design of ITER's operational scenarios, making her a pivotal figure in bridging current experimental results with next-generation fusion devices. Bourdelle continues to shape the field through her leadership in European fusion research collaborations.
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