M. Kubkowska

Institute of Plasma Physics and Laser Microfusion

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Total Citations

119

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About

M. Kubkowska is a leading researcher in the field of nuclear fusion diagnostics, with a primary focus on Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) for in-vessel analysis of tokamak plasma-facing components. Her work is critical to the safe and efficient operation of fusion reactors, particularly in addressing the challenge of tritium retention. Kubkowska’s major contributions include pioneering the remote detection of deuterium—a proxy for radioactive tritium—retained in the FTU toroidal limiter tiles, as detailed in her highly cited 2019 paper (40 citations). She further advanced the field by integrating LIBS with a robotic arm for *in situ* measurements inside the FTU vacuum vessel, first in a mock-up (2020, 49 citations) and then directly in the vessel (2021, 30 citations). These achievements demonstrate her ability to translate laboratory techniques into practical, remote-operational tools, enabling real-time surface composition analysis without compromising reactor downtime. Her work has garnered over 119 citations, establishing her as a key figure in developing non-destructive diagnostics for next-generation fusion devices like ITER.