Fusion Technology
If fusion is to become a viable commercial industry, the reactor designs must provide adequate component lifetimes. This requires an understanding of the various radiation damage mechanisms and of their effects on the properties of the materials involved. Theoretical research regarding the impact of radiation damage on the structural behavior of in-reactor components is being conducted in order to estimate component lifetimes and to identify critical areas where further experimental work is required.
PAPERS
Magnetic Fusion
Fatigue Life of the Plasma-Facing Components in PULSAR
Laser Fusion
Chamber Design for Laser Fusion (Slides from TOFE Talk - pdf)
Development of a Dry Wall Concept for Laser IFE Chambers (Slides from TOFE 2004 Talk - pdf)