The Tritium Fuel Cycle and Breeding Ladder of a Compact Spherical-Tokamak Breeder

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Preprint Open access

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Authors: Priyanca Ford, G L Kulcinski
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22132123
Cited by: 2
References: 6

Abstract

The tritium fuel cycle and breeding ladder of a compact spherical-tokamak breeder, developed as an honest mass balance. The per-unit burn rate follows from the fusion power; the net surplus is a confirmed ladder to the advanced-blanket ceiling. A single advanced unit exports tritium; a national-scale supply is a fleet property, stated as such. Direct internal recycling minimizes the standing inventory. Physics only; no economics.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Fusion materials and technologies Magnetic confinement fusion research Cold Fusion and Nuclear Reactions

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Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
28 August 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Preprint