R. Neu G. Arnoux M. Beurskens V. Bobkov S. Brezinsek et al.
To consolidate International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) design choices and prepare for its operation, Joint European Torus (JET) has implemented ITER’s plasma facing materials, namely, Be for the main wall and W in the divertor. In addition, protection systems, diagnostics, and the vertical stability control were upgraded and the h…
PublishedD. Alves R. Felton S. Jachmich P. Lomas P. Mccullen A. Neto D. F. Valcárcel G. Arnoux P. Card S. Devaux A. Goodyear D. Kinna A. Stephen K.-D. Zastrow
The installation of international thermonuclear experimental reactor-relevant materials for the plasma facing components (PFCs) in the Joint European Torus (JET) is expected to have a strong impact on the operation and protection of the experiment. In particular, the use of all-beryllium tiles, which deteriorate at a substantially lower temperature…
PublishedC. Thomser V. Bailescu S. Brezinsek J. W. Coenen H. Greuner T. Hirai J. Linke C. P. Lungu H. Maier G. Matthews Ph. Mertens R. Neu V. Philipps V. Riccardo M. Rubel C. Ruset A. Schmidt I. Uytdenhouwen JET EFDA Contributors
The chosen materials for plasma facing components for the deuterium/tritium phase of ITER are beryllium and tungsten. These materials have already been widely investigated in various devices like ion beam or electron beam tests. However, the operation of this material combination in a large tokamak including plasma wall interaction, material degrad…
PublishedD. Nguyen-Manh M.Yu. Lavrentiev M. Muzyk S.L. Dudarev
Generic materials-related problems foreseen in connection with the operation of a fusion power plant present a major challenge for the development of magnetically confined fusion as a commercial power generation option. In this review, we focus on the predictive capabilities of first-principles-based atomistic models for radiation defects and phase…
PublishedM.R. Gilbert S.L. Dudarev S. Zheng L.W. Packer J.-Ch. Sublet
The high-energy, high-intensity neutron fluxes produced by the fusion plasma will have a significant life-limiting impact on reactor components in both experimental and commercial fusion devices. As well as producing defects, the neutrons bombarding the materials initiate nuclear reactions, leading to transmutation of the elemental atoms. Products …
PublishedPui-Wai Ma S. L. Dudarev
We develop a dynamic spin-lattice-electron model for simulating the time-dependent evolution of coupled spin, atomic, and electronic degrees of freedom in a magnetic material. Using the model, we relate the dissipative parameters entering the Langevin equations for the lattice and spin degrees of freedom to the heat transfer coefficients of a pheno…
PublishedPui-Wai Ma S. L. Dudarev C. H. Woo
We develop an atomistic spin-lattice-dynamics model for simulating energy relaxation in magnetic materials. The model explicitly solves equations of motion for the atoms and spins, and includes interaction with electron excitations. We apply the model to simulate the dynamics of propagation of a compressive elastic wave in iron. We find that coupli…
PublishedS. Zheng R. Pampin S. Lilley B. C. Na M. J. Loughlin N. P. Taylor V. Barabash
The scope, methodology, and preliminary results are presented of a series of neutron transport and activation analyses aimed at updating the ITER radioactive inventory assessment and assisting the waste management planning. Calculations are performed using stateof-the-art three-dimensional models, codes, and data libraries and thereby overcoming ea…
PublishedS. Queyreau J. Marian M. R. Gilbert B. D. Wirth
In the traditional picture of plasticity in bcc metals, edge dislocations have been assumed to play a minor role due to their high mobility with respect to screw dislocations, which then control plastic flow. 1 2 111{110} edge dislocations indeed fit this description, as it has been shown by way of numerous atomistic simulations. However, 1 2 111{1…
PublishedL W Packer M Gilbert S Hughes S Lilley R Pampin J-C Sublet
In support of the technological requirements for fusion, the UK fusion technology programme is conducting several experiments using the ASP DT neutron irradiation facility at AWE Aldermaston. The present experimental programme covers two key areas of technology development: improving the quality of nuclear cross-section data required for fusion-rel…
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