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IFMIF-DONES (International Fusion Materials Irradiation Facility, DEMO-Oriented Neutron Early Source) is a cutting-edge neutron irradiation facility designed for the study and qualification of materials intended for use in fusion reactors. It also contributes to the development of tritium and breeding blanket technologies. As part of the European roadmap to fusion electricity, its primary objective is to create a comprehensive database of material properties under intense neutron irradiation conditions, similar to those encountered in a fusion reactor. The neutron source is generated by an accelerated deuteron beam striking a liquid lithium curtain, producing neutrons with an energy spectrum and flux comparable to those experienced by the first wall of a fusion reactor.
The IFMIF-DONES facility has advanced from preliminary to detailed design, with some components already in production. Construction officially began on 16 March 2023 following the first DONES Steering Committee, ensuring a smooth handover to the Programme Team. This paper outlines the current status of the DONES Programme and design.
The focus will be on the design status of the DONES Facility and its Accelerator Systems, which are designed for delivering the 5 MW D+ beam at 40 MeV with high availability. Additionally, it will provide an update on the status of hardware procurement through the In-Kind Contribution of the engaged parties and include an overview of the facility's experimental capabilities.
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