LIBRA project

derisking the path to tritium self-sufficiency

① neutrons are generated

② tritium is created from nuclear reactions

③ tritium is transported in the salt

④ tritium is released into the gas phase

⑤ tritium is collected and counted

Our tritium breeding experiment

We consistently breed tritium

\( \mathrm{TBR} \approx 10^{-4} \)

🥇First time a TBR is measured! 

​🥇First time molten salt is irradiated with DT neutrons

Our models agree with the measurements

Also working on high fidelity models ...

Road to \( \mathrm{TBR} \approx1 \) ...

• Increase salt volume
• Change salt to FLiBe
• Multiplier/reflector