Conceptual Development of Steady State Compact Fusion Neutron Sources

INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY

Report of a Coordinated Research Project

IAEA-TECDOC-1875

English IAEA-TECDOC-1875 | 978-92-0-103519-6

32 pages | 6 figures | € 18.00 | Date published: 2019

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Fusion neutron sources have many important practical uses, including triggering fission reactions, manufacturing medical isotopes, testing materials and components for use in future fusion power reactors, and facilitating the production of various isotopes like tritium. All these applications can be potentially improved by achieving high energy compact fusion neutron sources (CFNSs). The present publication is a compilation of the main results and findings of an IAEA coordinated research project on the development of concepts and conceptual designs for both low and high power CFNSs. Through the collaboration of experts in the participating Member States, the results achieved under the project laid the foundation for practical applications of intense fusion neutron sources.

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Neutron Sources, Nuclear Fusion, Research, Plasma, Ionized Gases, CFNSs, Compact Fusion FNSs, Neutron Sources, CRP, Coordinated Research Project, Concepts, Conceptual Designs, Member States, Applications, Fusion Power, Safety Measures, Technologies, Simulations, Validating Modelling, Safety Considerations, Technologies, Plasma Modes, Steady-State Devices, Magnet Systems, Vacuum Vessel, Divertor