Optical spectra of Fe-like Mo 16+ and Mn-like Mo 17+ ions were measured using the newly
developed low-energy electron-beam ion trap at Fudan University. The observed emission …

Plasma-facing materials (PFMs) represent one of the most significant challenges for the
design of future nuclear fusion reactors. Inside the reactor, the divertor will experience the …

Transient events that occur during plasma instabilities in fusion reactors impart large heat
fluxes onto the surrounding plasma-facing components (PFCs). Erosion and splashing of …

Molybdenum (Mo) is considered a plasma facing material alternative to tungsten (W) for
manufacturing the divertor armours of International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor …

W–Nb alloys were prepared using machine milling and spark plasma sintering. Field–
emission scanning electron microscopy, high–resolution transmission electron microscopy …

Recently tungsten alloys have shown capabilities in suppressing morphological changes
when exposed to harsh fusion conditions. Morphological changes due to He+ and D+ ions …

Mitigation of transient plasma events in a future fusion device is necessary to minimize
thermal damage on surrounding plasma facing components (PFCs). Intense heat loading …

Structural damage due to high flux particle irradiation can result in significant changes to the
thermal strength of the plasma facing component surface (PFC) during off-normal events in a …

In the present study, we report on tuning the surface porosity on vanadium surfaces using
high-flux, low-energy He+ ion irradiation as function of sample temperature. Polished, mirror …

Transient heat loading and high-flux particle loading on plasma facing components in fusion
reactors can lead to surface melting and possible erosion. Helium-induced fuzz formation is …