Will neutrons compromise the operation of superconducting magnets in a fusion plant?
High-temperature superconducting magnets made from REBCO, an acronym for rare-earth barium copper oxide, make it possible to create an intense magnetic field that can confine the extremely hot plasma ...
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US to test crucial nuclear ‘fusion blanket’ to produce sun-like power on Earth
Scientists at the United States Idaho National Laboratory (INL) are carrying out tests for ‘fusion blanket’ technologies to ...
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Food irradiation
The IAEA, together with the FAO, aims to strengthen Member States’ national capacities in applying irradiation for food safety and quality. The two organizations are also working closely with the ...
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How high-flux thermal irradiation testing became a foundation for US nuclear leadership
For 75 years, high-flux thermal irradiation testing has driven U.S. nuclear innovation, supporting reactor development and ...
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Research Confirms Neutron Impact Safe for Advanced Fusion Systems
MIT research confirms neutron irradiation does not impact REBCO critical current, reducing risks in fusion plant designs and advancing energy initiatives.
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Mutation breeding
Jointly with the FAO, the IAEA assists its Member States in developing and implementing technologies that, through the use of gamma irradiation and X-rays, can induce the mutation of plants and ...
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Rosatom resumes construction of nuclear reactor in Bolivia
The project, valued at US $ 300 million consists of a low-power nuclear research reactor, a cyclotron-radiopharmacy center, a multipurpose irradiation plant and a nuclear research laboratory and ...