FLARE enables faster, more comprehensive
radiation effects testing to better protect national security,
including mission critical components and infrastructure
JANESVILLE, Wis., July 22,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SHINE Technologies, a
next-generation fusion company, will showcase FLARE™, the world's
most powerful continuous fusion neutron system, at the IEEE Nuclear
& Space Radiation Effects Conference (NRSEC) and at the
Technology of Fusion Energy Meeting (TOFE). FLARE, which
stands for "Fusion Linear Accelerator for Radiation Effects,"
supports critical applications in aerospace, defense and energy –
including fusion research – by providing necessary radiation for
advanced testing of electronics and materials. FLARE also supports
national security programs by strengthening the survivability of
strategic defense systems. It significantly reduces irradiation
times to reach test objectives, expanding the defense and aerospace
industries' capacity to test their systems in pursuit of force
readiness, sustainability, and new system deployment.
Until now, determining how much radiation our defense systems
can withstand before they are disrupted or destroyed has been
laborious and time-intensive. The Department of Defense provides a
strategic deterrence umbrella for the homeland and to protect
deployed forces, allies and partners. However, sensitive
microelectronics used in defense systems could be vulnerable to
high levels of radiation, whether caused by long-term cumulative
effects or single-event, high-energy disturbances. These defense
and satellite systems require radiation effects testing to help
lessen those risks by examining the reliability of their components
before they are deployed in missions.
FLARE can complete tests in hours that would typically take
weeks with other test facilities, allowing for shorter development
cycles. This allows for faster iteration in developing
radiation-hardened components, allowing the US to meet stricter
timelines, and rapidly respond to challenges or threats.
FLARE delivers the highest steady-state 14 MeV neutron source in
the industry for radiation-hardened microelectronics and fusion
component testing. It's also the brightest steady-state DT fusion
neutron source in the world for radiation effects testing. The
technology works by using high-energy fusion neutrons produced by
nuclear fusion of deuterium with tritium and can produce an
unprecedented 50 trillion neutrons per second.
"FLARE will be critical to protecting national security and
promoting the safety of our country," said Greg Piefer, CEO and founder of SHINE. "We're
proud to be at the forefront of advanced radiation effects
testing, which will help ensure next-generation defense systems are
prepared to operate in challenging environments. At the same
time, we're proving the practical value of our fusion program, and
further advancing fusion technology for even bigger roles in
defense, healthcare, and clean energy generation."
SHINE has provided services to Department of Defense, Department
of Energy, and Defense Industrial Base customers since August 2023. FLARE is available for continued
deployment to government customers, private industry, and
multinational companies in the aerospace, defense, infrastructure
and energy sectors.
About SHINE:
Headquartered in Janesville,
Wisconsin, SHINE Technologies is an industry leader in
next-generation fusion, deploying innovative fusion and
fusion-based technology that seamlessly combines safety,
cost-efficiency, and environmental responsibility.
SHINE's fusion expertise drives innovation across multiple
sectors, from advanced radiation testing for aerospace and defense
to medical isotope production and sustainable energy
solutions. Simultaneously, SHINE is pioneering solutions in
healthcare, producing essential medical isotopes like lutetium-177
and soon, molybdenum-99 for diagnostic and therapeutic use.
Looking to the future, SHINE is leveraging its fusion knowledge
to tackle complex energy challenges, including the potential for
nuclear waste recycling and clean energy generation. With this
comprehensive approach, SHINE continues to push the boundaries of
fusion technology, driving advancements that promise to create a
safer, healthier, and more sustainable world.
https://www.shinefusion.com/flare
View original content to download
multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/shine-technologies-showcases-flare-the-worlds-most-powerful-continuous-fusion-neutron-system-302202146.html
SOURCE SHINE Technologies, LLC