These activities include:

• preparation and implementation of plasma experiments and analysis of experimental results;
• operation, maintenance, data validation and developments of associated diagnostics;
• theory activities and associated modeling;
• technical support of Information Technology infrastructure and software.
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The Head of SPPF also has complementary responsibilities covering:

• the coordination of the Scientific Programme;
• the use and development of scientific computing platforms;
• the coordination of training and education;
• the operational interface with EUROfusion, FR-FCM (French Federation of Research on Magnetic Fusion), ANR (National Research Agency), PACA (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region), and ERC (European Research Council).

SPPF is structured in 5 groups:

• Divertor and Plasma Wall Interaction Group (Groupe Divertor et Interaction Plasma Paroi - GDIPP)
• Computer Infrastructures  Group (Groupe Infrastructures Informatiques et Applicatifs - G2IA)
• Integrated Modeling, Heating and Scenarios Group (Groupe Modelisation Intégrée, Chauffage et Scenarios - GMICS)
• Plasma Physic Measurements Group (Groupe Mesures Physiques du Plasma - GMPP)
• Theorie and core plasma Simulation Group (GroupeThéorie et Simulation du Plasma de coeur - GTS)