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Fusion energy: Progress, partnerships, and the path to deployment
Over the past decade, fusion energy has moved decisively from scientific aspiration toward a credible pathway to a new energy technology. Thanks to long-term federal support, we have significantly advanced our fundamental understanding of plasma physics—the behavior of the superheated gases at the heart of fusion devices. This knowledge will enable the creation and control of fusion fuel under conditions required for future power plants. Our progress is exemplified by breakthroughs at the National Ignition Facility and the Joint European Torus.
R. L. Childs, T. A. Gabriel, R. A. Lillie
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 2 | Number 1 | January 1982 | Pages 73-79
Technical Paper | Blanket Engineering | doi.org/10.13182/FST82-A20735
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Neutronics calculations have been performed to obtain tritium production and heat generation rates for the irradiation of solid tritium breeding materials in the Oak Ridge Research Reactor. Two breeder materials, Li2O and LiAlO2, were considered. Burnup calculations were performed to estimate the amount of 6Li present as a function of time. Both natural lithium and lithium depleted in 6Li were considered. This information is of interest to persons considering or planning similar experiments.