Second-year doctoral students majoring in “Technical Physics” at Shakarim University, Yerzhan Kashikbayev and Alina Agatanova, gave presentations entitled “Diagnostics of the Electron Component of Plasma by the Thomson Scattering Method on the KTM Tokamak” and “Analysis of Carbon Materials from Methane under Microwave Plasma Discharge Conditions” at the XI International Conference “Semipalatinsk Test Site: Heritage and Prospects for the Development of Scientific and Technical Potential”, held on October 6–10, 2025, at the National Nuclear Center of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Kurchatov.

In their presentations, the doctoral students presented research results in the fields of hydrogen energy development and controlled thermonuclear fusion.

In Yerzhan Kashikbayev’s presentation, the development of a Thomson scattering system for plasma diagnostics on the KTM tokamak was discussed. This system enables the measurement of spatial and temporal profiles of electron temperature and density in plasma. It was noted that this method is among the most accurate and widely used plasma diagnostic techniques worldwide.

Alina Agatanova’s presentation showcased the results of synthesis and analysis of carbon materials obtained during methane pyrolysis in a microwave discharge. It was demonstrated that varying the discharge power allows control over the morphology and porosity of the samples, which is important for the development of energy-efficient technologies and carbon-neutral materials used in catalysts, lithium-ion batteries, and gas purification systems.