8th IEA Fusion Materials Theory & Modelling Workshop

Aim & Scope

As with the preceding workshops, the organizers aim for this to be a relatively small, discussion-oriented meeting to provide a forum for experts in the field to present and discuss the latest scientific results. A particular emphasis will be discussing how modelling can approach engineering-relevant length and time-scales and reproduce experimental observations. A key outcome from the workshop will be the publication of a high-impact review paper describing the status of fusion materials modelling and theory.

The Fusion Materials TCP is part of a network of autonomous collaborative partnerships focused on a wide range of energy technologies, known as Technology Collaboration Programs or TCPs. The TCPs are organized under the auspices of the International Energy Agency (IEA), but the TCPs are functionally and legally autonomous. Views, findings, and publications of the Fusion Materials TCP do not necessarily represent the views or policies of the IEA Secretariat or its individual member countries.

Workshop topics

The committee have selected the following topics as main themes of the workshop:

Modelling tritium behaviour and transport, including across interfaces and through coatings
Structural materials - irradiation-induced ageing
Modelling failure modes in high-temperature superconductors
Thermal and structural stability of alternative armour and shielding materials
Predicting corrosion (including oxidation) of materials in fusion systems
Modelling the impact of transmutation on material performance

While we will particularly look for contributions that align with one of these topics, we would also welcome other contributions that describe state-of-the-art activities in modelling and theory of fusion materials.