About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2023 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Transmutation Effects in Fusion Reactor Materials: Critical Challenges & Path Forward
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| Presentation Title |
Advanced Synchrotron Characterization Techniques for Fusion Materials Science |
| Author(s) |
David Sprouster, J Trelewicz, T Koyanagi, W Zhong, Y Katoh, L Snead |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
David Sprouster |
| Abstract Scope |
In this work, we describe our recent efforts employing advanced, multimodal synchrotron-based characterization techniques in concert with electron microscopy to quantify radiation, and transmutation-induced microstructural changes in fusion-relevant structural materials including; tungsten; advanced steels; and silicon carbide. When coupled with electron microscopy, synchrotron-based characterization techniques provide complimentary quantitative insights across multiple length scales needed to fill critical knowledge gaps, and predict long-term behavior and performance. We also highlight new opportunities in leveraging synchrotron-based techniques to address fundamental and applied materials science challenges to aid in developing a detailed physical understanding of radiation-induced microstructures in materials for fusion energy applications |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Characterization, Ceramics, Nuclear Materials |