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This division promotes the development and timely introduction of fusion energy as a sustainable energy source with favorable economic, environmental, and safety attributes. The division cooperates with other organizations on common issues of multidisciplinary fusion science and technology, conducts professional meetings, and disseminates technical information in support of these goals. Members focus on the assessment and resolution of critical developmental issues for practical fusion energy applications.
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Nominations open for CNTA awards
Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness is accepting nominations for its Fred C. Davison Distinguished Scientist Award and its Nuclear Service Award. Nominations for both awards must be submitted by August 1.
The awards will be presented this fall as part of the CNTA’s annual Edward Teller Lecture event.
Emil Mammadzada, Ayhan Kara
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 81 | Number 2 | February 2025 | Pages 99-108
Research Article | doi.org/10.1080/15361055.2024.2347685
Articles are hosted by Taylor and Francis Online.
The global energy crisis and climate change pose significant challenges for the future of humankind. To address these issues, clean energy sources are being promoted, with nuclear energy being an effective solution. The development of fission reactors and the promising advancements in fusion reactor technology provide potential solutions. However, challenges related to security and costs remain. This study focuses on the interaction between 55Mn and protons at 14.7 MeV using Monte Carlo simulations. Various Monte Carlo codes, including TALYS-1.96, GEANT4 (for GEometry ANd Tracking), PHITS-3.31 (for Particle and Heavy Ion Transport Code System), SRIM-2013 (for Stopping and Range of Ions in Matter), and ATIMA v1 41 (for ATomic Interaction with MAtter), were employed to investigate different interaction mechanisms. The research aims to understand the impact of these interactions on reactor performance, particularly in the context of the fusion facility. Manganese-containing steels play a crucial role in enhancing efficiency, durability, and safety in fusion reactors. The findings contribute to ongoing research and development activities in the field of nuclear energy.