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Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 19 | Number 3 | May 1991 | Pages 1040-1045
Blanket Technology | doi.org/10.13182/FST91-A29480
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The characteristics of seven proposed tritium production reactors, two fissile, one accelerator, and four fusion designs, were examined. The fission reactors use near-term technology and are designed to meet current safety and environmental guidelines. Conversely, the fusion reactors require long-term research and development but appear to offer improved safety and environmental impact and, perhaps, much lower costs.