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Will neutrons compromise the operation of superconducting magnets in a fusion plant?

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Some early tests suggested neutron irradiation inside a fusion power plant might suppress superconducting magnets’ ability to carry current without resistance.

This instantaneous effect of neutron bombardment , known as the “beam on effect,” should not be an issue during reactor operation.

The findings were reported in the journal Superconducting Science and Technology .

The research team also included David Fischer , Kevin Woller , Maxwell Rae , Lauryn Kortman , and Zoe Fisher at MIT , and N. Riva at Proxima Fusion in Germany . This research was supported by Eni S.p.A. through the MIT Energy Initiative..

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