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ID096502
Title ProperCreating, suns on earth ITER, life and the policy and nonproliferation implications of nuclear fusion energy
LanguageENG
AuthorSievet, Fabian ;  Johnson, Daniel
Publication2010.
Summary / Abstract (Note)Concerns about climate change and energy security have prompted some countries to revive dormant nuclear fission power programs to meet growing energy demands and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. However, this so-called nuclear renaissance based on fission would have major drawbacks in the areas of safety, security, and nonproliferation. Nuclear fusion, however, is portrayed by its proponents as mitigating these drawbacks, and scientists continue to pursue fusion's promise with two large-scale projects: the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), and the Laser Inertial Fusion Engine (LIFE) reactor. Although supporters often hail fusion as proliferation resistant, the technology could be used to create weapons-usable fissile material. This article explains how fissile material could be created in ITER or LIFE and analyzes other nonproliferation implications of fusion; the authors discuss the various challenges faced by ITER and LIFE.
`In' analytical NoteNonproliferation Review Vol. 17, No. 2; Jul 2010: p323-346
Journal SourceNonproliferation Review Vol. 17, No. 2; Jul 2010: p323-346
Key WordsFusion ;  Fissile Material ;  Energy Security ;  Nonproliferation Policy


 
 
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