Gamma-rays in fusion reactions: Towards a new plasma diagnostic tool in future fusion plants

This project will support theoretical work necessary for understanding and modelling of high-energy gamma-rays observed in collisions between deuterons and tritons that generate fusion energy, thereby enabling scientists to interpret the gamma-ray intensity in terms of a reactor’s interior temperature.

The project will underpin the UK’s quest for affordable fusion energy by 2040. The proposed work is also of a wider international interest as it results can be used in multi-billion-dollar international fusion facilities such as ITER (France) and the National Ignition Facility (USA).