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RF antennas that can withstand fusion conditions

RF antennas that can withstand fusion conditions

Apr 11, 20251 min read

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Description of need

RF heating is one of the most promising ways to heat a plasma for Nuclear fusion energy. This requires RF antennas that can perform well and can withstand fusion conditions.

Problem severity (1-10)

5

Who has this need

Fusion plant companies

Total addressable market (TAM)

Unknown

Solutions today, and their shortcomings

None

Potentially relevant capabilities

  • High-throughput alloy design for fusion RF antennas
  • Additive manufacturing for RF antennas

References


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  • Description of need
  • Problem severity (1-10)
  • Who has this need
  • Total addressable market (TAM)
  • Solutions today, and their shortcomings
  • Potentially relevant capabilities
  • References

Backlinks

  • Plasma heating solutions that can deliver tens of megawatts at high duty cycle for several years
  • Advanced manufacturing of high-performance metal components

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