V4F

V4F aims to demonstrate a novel technology for enhanced control in aneutronic fusion, potentially revolutionizing clean energy production and positron accelerator efficiency.

Subsidie
€ 2.659.996
2023

Projectdetails

Introduction

V4F aims to show proof-of-principle of a new technology capable of unprecedented control over interactions with specially synthesised targets to significantly improve the energy balance of aneutronic fusion reactions.

Advanced Concepts

New concepts and advanced simulations of inertial confinement of aneutronic fusion reactions and particle acceleration will inform pioneering experiments in high-energy matter-interactions.

Potential Outcomes

Results could offer the prospect of:

  1. Breakthrough increases in alpha-particle yields from fusion reactions.
  2. Mitigation of the instabilities found in conventional fusion reactions.

Societal Benefits

This work offers the tantalising possibility of aneutronic fusion as a waste-free nuclear energy source and radical new configurations of particle accelerators, leading to an efficient positron beam acceleration.

Impact on Various Fields

The results will benefit society with game-changing new approaches to:

  • Clean, safe energy production.
  • Significant downscaling of positron accelerators.
  • Dramatic impacts in medicine, industry, and fundamental science.

Financiële details & Tijdlijn

Financiële details

Subsidiebedrag€ 2.659.996
Totale projectbegroting€ 2.659.996

Tijdlijn

Startdatum1-1-2023
Einddatum31-12-2026
Subsidiejaar2023

Partners & Locaties

Projectpartners

  • TAMPEREEN KORKEAKOULUSAATIO SRpenvoerder
  • USTAV FYZIKY PLAZMATU AV CR V V I
  • LEIBNIZ-INSTITUT FUER PHOTONISCHE TECHNOLOGIEN E.V.
  • AMPLICONYX OY
  • USTAV ANORGANICKE CHEMIE AV CR VVI
  • FORSCHUNGSZENTRUM JULICH GMBH
  • MODUS RESEARCH AND INNOVATION LIMITED

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