Helion HERCULES Award Supports Fusion Materials Research at MIBL
A collaboration between Profs. Kevin Field and Fei Gao has received support through Helion’s HERCULES program to investigate materials for future fusion systems.
The work will use ion irradiation at the Michigan Ion Beam Laboratory to examine the high-dose radiation tolerance of silicon carbide and SiC/SiC composites. By creating fusion-relevant irradiation environments, the team aims to improve understanding of these materials’ response to radiation and contribute data needed for fusion materials development.
