{"id":18972,"date":"2025-09-14T05:50:36","date_gmt":"2025-09-14T04:50:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visegradpost.com\/?p=18972"},"modified":"2025-09-13T15:45:31","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T14:45:31","slug":"scientists-build-nuclear-fusion-brain-for-iter-polish-swedish-team-creates-100-detector-system-measuring-neutron-emissions-at-extreme-temperatures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visegradpost.com\/en\/2025\/09\/14\/scientists-build-nuclear-fusion-brain-for-iter-polish-swedish-team-creates-100-detector-system-measuring-neutron-emissions-at-extreme-temperatures\/","title":{"rendered":"“Scientists Build Nuclear Fusion Brain for ITER”: Polish-Swedish Team Creates 100-Detector System Measuring Neutron Emissions at Extreme Temperatures"},"content":{"rendered":"
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  • \ud83d\udd2c Scientists near completion of the HRNS<\/strong>, a key diagnostic tool for the ITER fusion reactor<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • \ud83d\udee0\ufe0f The HRNS<\/strong> is divided into four sub-assemblies, each tailored for different neutron flux intensities<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • \ud83c\udf0d The project highlights the importance of international collaboration<\/strong>, involving experts from Poland, Sweden, and Italy.<\/li>\n
  • \u26a1 The HRNS<\/strong> aims to optimize fusion reactor operations, paving the way for potential commercial fusion power plants<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

    The development of the High Resolution Neutron Spectrometer (HRNS) marks a significant milestone in the quest for sustainable fusion energy. As scientists near the completion of this advanced diagnostic tool, its role in the ITER fusion reactor becomes increasingly clear. Installed behind a robust concrete wall, the HRNS will measure neutron emissions, providing critical data on plasma conditions. This information is essential for optimizing reactor operations and advancing our understanding of fusion energy. The collaborative effort involves leading scientists and engineers from the Institute of Nuclear Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences, the University of Uppsala, and the Istituto per la Scienza e Tecnologia dei Plasmi, highlighting the global nature of this groundbreaking project.<\/p>\n

    The Role of HRNS in Fusion Research<\/h2>\n

    Fusion energy has long been hailed as the ultimate solution to the world’s energy needs. Unlike fossil fuels, fusion promises a virtually limitless supply of energy with minimal environmental impact. Central to this promise is the ITER project, an ambitious international initiative designed to demonstrate the feasibility of fusion as a large-scale and carbon-free source of energy. Within this context, the HRNS plays a pivotal role. By measuring the number and energy of neutrons emitted by plasma, the spectrometer provides insights into the fusion process, particularly regarding the composition and behavior of the fuel.<\/p>\n

    Dr. Jan Dankowski from the Institute of Nuclear Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences explains that the HRNS is crucial for determining the proportions of deuterium and tritium in the reactor’s plasma core. These hydrogen isotopes combine under extreme conditions to release energy. The ability to measure neutron emissions accurately allows scientists to optimize the fusion reaction, making it more efficient and stable.<\/i> Without this data, researchers would face significant challenges in controlling the reaction and ensuring the reactor’s safe and effective operation.<\/p>\n

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