Tokamak Energy Ltd.

Thomas Davis

Simon Middleburgh

Jack Astbury

Gurdeep Kamal

Neutron shielding. The neutron shielding comprises a plurality of absorption layers (), and at least one moderating layer (). The plurality of absorption layers each comprise tungsten boride or tungsten carbide. The at least one moderating layer comprises a metal hydride. Each moderating layer is between at least two absorption layers.

Layered neutron shielding

A breeder blanket for generating tritium using neutrons produced by nuclear fusion of deuterium and/or tritium within a plasma confined within a fusion reactor. The breeder blanket comprises: a plasma-facing first wall; a breeder layer comprising lithium containing material for generating tritium from the neutrons; and neutron moderator material comprising metal hydride and/or deuteride arranged between the first wall and the lithium-containing material.

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Evesham, United Kingdom

Thomas Davis