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Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 82 | Number 3 | April 2026 | Pages 675-683
Research Article | doi.org/10.1080/15361055.2025.2521606
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In hybrid reactors where fusion is based on a dense plasma focus (DPF), neutron return from the fission region to the fusion chamber can cause significant wear on the plasma focus device. To mitigate this effect, a shield has been designed based on the difference in neutron reaction cross sections. The shield is designed to be as transparent as possible to high-energy fusion neutrons while relatively preventing the return of neutrons to the fusion chamber. Among the proposed materials, 6Li exhibited the best performance.