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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.
T. Nakamura, Y. Oyama, Y. Ikeda, C. Konno, H. Maekawa, K. Kosako, M. Z. Youssef, M. A. Abdou
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 19 | Number 3 | May 1991 | Pages 1873-1878
Neutronic | Proceedings of the Ninth Topical Meeting on the Technology of Fusion Energy (Oak Brook, Illinois, October 7-11, 1990) | doi.org/10.13182/FST91-A29616
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A new experimental arrangement using pseudo-line D-T neutron source has been developed to investigate the neutronics performance in the fusion blanket and related components. The arrangement is simple in construction and gives well-simulated fusion reactor environment combined with the flexibility in testing various factors. In examining the deficiencies in nuclear data, calculation methods or modeling, it provides a powerful means either for basic benchmark experiments in clear geometry or design-supporting experiments with complexity of the recent blanket design. The features of the line source facility and the experimental scope are described.