By driving forward the development of fusion energy, the DONES programme is establishing itself as a cornerstone of the global fusion roadmap.
The mission of the DONES Programme is to enable the development of fusion energy by establishing and operating a unique international facility capable of generating fusion‑relevant neutron irradiation data, through the coordinated design, construction, commissioning, operation, and decommissioning of the IFMIF‑DONES infrastructure, under a shared governance and contribution framework among the participating Parties.
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To know the effects of fusion‑relevant neutron irradiation on materials is essential for the design, licensing, and safe operation of future fusion power plants.
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The IFMIF‑DONES facility is the central scientific infrastructure of the Programme, ensuring its availability for fusion and non‑fusion research in line with open science principles.
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Defining governance, decision‑making, resource allocation, and responsibilities among the Parties contributing to the DONES Programme.