The main topics are as follows:
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R&D of spallation targets for neutron source and ADS applications with an emphasis on related materials issues;
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Fundamental studies on the effects of radiation damage, helium, hydrogen and other transmutation elements in materials: experimental investigations and multiscale modeling;
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Understanding of the pitting effects in pulsed liquid metal targets: post-irradiation examinations of spent targets and modeling of cavitation erosion mechanisms ;
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Compatibility of structural materials with various coolants (liquid metals, water, gases): corrosion, erosion, embrittlement and related surface protection techniques;
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Understanding and handling of volatile transmutation elements in spallation targets;
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Innovative materials technology R&D for applications to extreme irradiation environments in respect to: proton / neutron fluxes, temperature, stress, corrosive coolant, etc.;
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Application of materials data to the design and safety study
of components in spallation source and ADS systems.
