Application of lithium in systems of fusion reactors. 2. The issues of practical use of lithium in experimental facilities and fusion devices

Abstract

A short review of the modern state of lithium use in experimental facilities and fusion devices is presented. This paper is intended to be used by the engineers and researchers involved in activities on thermonuclear fusion.

Keywords:

• lithium
• fusion materials
• plasma–surface interaction
• divertor
• MHD effects
• self-healing coating

Acknowledgements

This work was sponsored by the Rosatom, under the Contract 4d.47.03.08.028, Grant 08-02-13514 with RFBR and ISTC Project no. K-1561. Special thanks to Mrs. L. Lisenkova for assistance during paper preparation.