Thermal conversion
Most near-term fusion plant concepts harvest energy thermally. Neutrons or charged particles transfer energy into surrounding structures, coolants carry heat away, and turbines or advanced cycles produce electricity.
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Blanket importance
Blankets absorb energy, protect systems, and may breed tritium. They are not passive shields. A blanket is a fuel-cycle component, a heat exchanger boundary, a safety system, and a maintenance problem at the same time.
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Direct conversion
Advanced fuels that produce charged particles may support direct energy conversion. That promise is attractive, but it becomes credible only if the fuel can burn efficiently and losses can be controlled.
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