Description
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Tour I: CCT-DC tour (Centrale de chauffe thermique)
Discover EPFL's cutting-edge CCT-Data Center, a 1,000m² facility hosting 200 water-cooled racks and powered by renewable energy from photovoltaic panels and an innovative heating system using water from Lake Geneva. Currently home to supercomputers JED and KUMA, the center supports advanced scientific research, particularly in Artificial Intelligence and deep learning. KUMA stands out as an environmentally efficient resource, ranking 23rd in the Green500 and 103rd in the Top500 most powerful supercomputers in 2024, showcasing EPFL's commitment to innovation and sustainability. -
Tour II: SPC/TCV Tokamak
Explore the Swiss Plasma Center (SPC) and dive into the world of plasma and fusion research during this exclusive tour. Discover cutting-edge facilities, including Switzerland’s only tokamak, a state-of-the-art fusion device using magnetic fields to confine plasma within a toroidal chamber. Learn about groundbreaking advancements in fusion energy at one of the world’s premier research centers.