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Our 20-page October 2008 supplement on fusion technology

Fusion Symposium looks to ITER and beyond

Fusion researchers from around the world will gather in Germany next week to chart the way forward to commercial fusion reactors. Hamish Johnston surveys what will be on offer in Rostock

Tritium–deuterium plasma puts the heat on ITER's first wall

The UK firm MG Sanders is developing tungsten tile modules that will soon be installed in the Joint European Torus, where the components will be evaluated for use in the ITER fusion reactor. Ian Warrington explains the challenges of developing a complex technology that can withstand the intense heat of nuclear fusion.

Industrial procurement in fusion

Dan Mistry outlines how industry can compete for valuable fusion contracts

Tessella gets to work on ITER's computer systems

Tessella is providing software services to the next-generation ITER fusion reactor being built in France. The UK-based firm firm's fusion project manager, Richard Layne, explains how the company is building on its extensive experience supporting fusion research at the Joint European Torus

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Fusion as an Energy Source: Challenges and Opportunities

September 2008

A report from the Institute of Physics by W J Nuttall