Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
As we progress the design of our fusion pilot plant, our Fusion Pioneer this week, Samara Levine, explains how we’re working to understand the impact of neutrons on structural materials. Neutrons carry around 80% of the energy from fusion reactions and it’s this energy we’ll capture to generate clean, secure fusion power.
Understanding the impact of neutrons is especially important for components surrounding the ‘breeder’ blanket, where we’ll capture the energy as well as ‘breed’ the tritium we’ll use as a fuel.
Last week, we were awarded our eighth US Department of Energy INFUSE grant to progress understanding of the impact of helium in irradiated materials, another important factor.
Working to identify the most reliable and cost-effective materials for future fusion power plants is a key part of our mission to commercialise fusion energy, helping to protect the planet and ensure energy security for all.
As we progress the design of our fusion pilot plant, our Fusion Pioneer this week, Samara Levine, explains how we’re working to understand the impact of neutrons on structural materials. Neutrons carry around 80% of the energy from fusion reactions and it’s this energy we’ll capture to generate clean, secure fusion power.
Understanding the impact of neutrons is especially important for components surrounding the ‘breeder’ blanket, where we’ll capture the energy as well as ‘breed’ the tritium we’ll use as a fuel.
Last week, we were awarded our eighth US Department of Energy INFUSE grant to progress understanding of the impact of helium in irradiated materials, another important factor.
Working to identify the most reliable and cost-effective materials for future fusion power plants is a key part of our mission to commercialise fusion energy, helping to protect the planet and ensure energy security for all.
