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Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 10 | Number 3 | November 1986 | Pages 1123-1129
Nuclear Technology Experiments and Facilities | doi.org/10.13182/FST86-A24883
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Radiation shield issues for fusion reactors have been investigated and the experiments and facilities required to resolve the issues have been identified and characterized as part of the FINESSE program.1 This paper summarizes the recommended approach to fusion shield research and development, provides a summary of the necessary experiments and facilities, and presents the results of technical analyses involved.
