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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.
Atsushi Suzuki, Tomoya Hirosawa, Kenji Yamaguchi, Michio Yamawaki
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 34 | Number 3 | November 1998 | Pages 887-891
Fusion Blanket and Shield Technology (Poster Session) | doi.org/10.13182/FST98-A11963725
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The work function change of Li4SiO4 and Li2TiO3 were measured in atmosphere of various gas compositions with a high temperature Kelvin probe. The work function change of Li4SiO4 was found to be composed of two steps: one was caused by the formation of oxygen vacancies and the other corresponding to the population change of OH− at the surface. While, a single step of the work function change was observed for Li2TiO3. That was attributed to the adsorption/desorption processes at the surface. It was suggested that oxygen vacancies are formed in near-surface bulk of Li4SiO4, it is not in the case for Li2TiO3.
