Why neutrons matter
D-T fusion produces fast neutrons that pass through magnetic fields and strike surrounding materials. Those impacts cause displacement damage, transmutation, gas production, swelling, embrittlement, and activation.
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First wall pressure
The first wall faces heat flux, particle bombardment, electromagnetic loads, thermal cycling, and maintenance constraints. It must survive enough operating time to make the plant useful.
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Replacement strategy
A commercial plant needs remote maintenance, modular replacement, inspection workflows, and a waste plan. Materials progress is therefore a plant-availability topic, not only a laboratory topic.
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