Figure A – This illustration captures the core functional systems of a fusion plant using deuterium-tritium fuel and magnetic confinement, with a focus on a generic tokamak design. The brief called for a clear, universal representation that highlights essential components common to most fusion plant designs, making it accessible to both materials researchers and fusion enthusiasts alike.
Fgure B – This schematic illustrates the distribution of temperature, mechanical stresses, neutron radiation, and tritium levels within a fusion operating environment, based on Fusion Nuclear Science Facility studies. The design highlights representative values specifically for a Dual Coolant Lead Lithium blanket setup, offering viewers insight into the complex conditions materials must endure in fusion power plants. The visual needed to balance clarity with technical detail, providing an accessible yet precise overview for researchers and industry stakeholders.
Figure C – This graphic visualizes the iterative co-evolution approach between the fusion power plant design community and materials scientists. The goal was to show a cyclical process where each group shares and refines their latest developments, continually adjusting until a compatible set of materials and plant design emerges. The brief emphasized a need for clarity and flow to help viewers understand how collaboration and feedback drive innovation in fusion materials science.
