Roadmap for the investigation of irradiation effects in HTS for fusion

Abstract Energy production by nuclear fusion can be the breakthrough in the decarbonization process, and high temperature superconductors (HTSs) represent a game changer for the design of compact reactors. However, reduced size implies that the superconducting tapes will be exposed to an intense flux of neutrons and of secondary particles while carrying a high current; in order to employ HTS in compact fusion reactors it is therefore crucial to precisely assess the effects of irradiation on HTS tapes at the working conditions. To achieve this goal, researchers from different fields met at the irradiation effects on HTS for (IREF) fusion workshop to discuss all the aspects of this topic. This roadmap paper, that reflects the common view of the participants, aims at condensing the outcome of the intense and thorough discussion that took place during the conference, providing a path for the investigation of irradiation effects in HTS to assess their limits of operation in a fusion radiation environment.

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Superconductor Science and Technology
Published
2025-04-17
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https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6668/adce40
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13
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Magnetic confinement fusion research
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Abstract

Abstract Energy production by nuclear fusion can be the breakthrough in the decarbonization process, and high temperature superconductors (HTSs) represent a game changer for the design of compact reactors. However, reduced size implies that the superconducting tapes will be exposed to an intense flux of neutrons and of secondary particles while carrying a high current; in order to employ HTS in compact fusion reactors it is therefore crucial to precisely assess the effects of irradiation on HTS tapes at the working conditions. To achieve this goal, researchers from different fields met at the irradiation effects on HTS for (IREF) fusion workshop to discuss all the aspects of this topic. This roadmap paper, that reflects the common view of the participants, aims at condensing the outcome of the intense and thorough discussion that took place during the conference, providing a path for the investigation of irradiation effects in HTS to assess their limits of operation in a fusion radiation environment.

Superconductor Science and TechnologyVol. 38(5)
Linköping University (SE), National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development (IT), University of Helsinki (FI), University of Connecticut (US), TU Wien (AT), Politecnico di Torino (IT), University of Oxford (GB), Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Torino (IT), Lancaster University (GB)
Vetenskapsrådet, Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale, Ministero dell'Università e della Ricerca
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