3 papers
physics.app-ph2025
Understanding the oxidation of pure Tungsten in air and its impact on the lifecycle of a fusion power plant
R. Li, G. Álvarez, A. Ipakchi +4
The oxidation of pure W and the sublimation of W oxide have been investigated to assess their impact on the lifecycle of a fusion power plant. Pure W has been oxidised at temperatu…
cond-mat.mtrl-sci2024
First-principles study of the energetics and the local chemical ordering of tungsten-based alloys
Yichen Qian, Mark R. Gilbert, Lucile Dezerald +2
Tungsten (W) is considered a leading candidate for structural and functional materials in future fusion energy devices. The most attractive properties of tungsten for magnetic and…
physics.plasm-ph2023
Quench Risk Increase With Irradiation Damage
Jacob John, Mark Gilbert, Chris Hardie
Superconducting material enables fusion reactor magnet concepts to operate with current densities that would melt materials with non-zero resistance. The application of superconduc…