The series Conciencia gathered representatives and researchers from CIEMAT, the University of Granada and Empresarios Agrupados The role of IFMIF-DONES in the development of fusion as a source of energy was the central topic of the webinar organised last April 8 by CIEMAT, within the scope of the ConCiencia series. This online session was attended […]
An Expression of Interest process has been initiated to identify solvent research projects in cooperation between UGR and CIEMAT The University of Granada has announced 10 predoctoral contracts for doctoral theses related to the IFMIF-DONES project. The deadline for applications closes next April 27 at 14.00. To this end, the UGR has initiated an Expression […]
Philippe Cara, IFMIF/EVEDA Project Leader Philippe Cara, Project Leader of IFMIF/EVEDA, works at the forefront of the international race towards nuclear fusion. Mr Cara has led the LIPAc accelerator project in Rokkasho for three years, a key infrastructure for the construction of IFMIF-DONES. -As leader of the LIPAc accelerator project in Rokkasho of the EVEDA […]
The entities identified possible lines of research at the event The first IFMIF-DONES workshop was celebrated last March 10, organised by CIEMAT and the University of Granada (UGR) in an online format. The aim was to explore future collaboration between the entities within the framework of the IFMIF-DONES Project. CIEMAT and UGR research groups presented […]
Gerardo Cuerva, President of CEPYME, OnGranada Tech City, CGE and Cámara Granada Gerardo Cuerva is President of the two main economic organisations in Granada: Confederation of Employers in Granada (CGE) and the Chamber of Commerce of Granada. Gerardo Cuerva is also President of the IT and biotechnological cluster OnTech Innovation, an initiative launched by the […]
The material requirements for a fusion power plant are very challenging In previous issues we have seen that the most promising reaction for the first generation of fusion power plants is the deuterium-tritium reaction. We also know that this reaction generates neutrons, with energy of 14.1 MeV, which will strike the reactor vessel and its […]
The activities of the design of DONES contemplate and include the implementation of analyses and solutions of seismic engineering conveniently adapted to the site where DONES will be built The news has reported information about the seismic activity in Granada, caused by the recent earthquakes registered in the area, as well as about its impact […]
The Spanish Ministry of Science and the Regional Government of Andalusia will form the candidacy’s Consortium, with €1.5 million between 2020 and 2023, covered 50 % by each of the signing parties The Council of Ministers has authorised the adjustment of the budgetary limits to fulfil the cost commitments derived from the agreement between the […]
Feature of Escúzar, the town chosen for the construction of IFMIF-DONES if it is finally decided to be built in Europe. Antonio Arrabal Saldaña Escúzar is a small town in the province of Granada, located 24 kilometres from its capital city. Its ideal location is one of its strengths. Its landscape, people, and patron are […]
The Technical Director of IFMIF-DONES and Head of the Fusion Technologies Division at the National Fusion Laboratory in CIEMAT, Ángel Ibarra, focused his talk on the importance of the accelerator from a technological point of view Induciencia (a Spanish technological platform of science industry) celebrated last March 2 an event on the future of fusion […]
