Fusion and Technology for Nuclear Safety and Security

Research and development of physics and engineering in the nuclear domain and other related disciplines; design and certification of advanced components and systems in the field of nuclear fusion and fission; coordination of national and international projects in the nuclear domain; related services to citizens and businesses – these, in brief, make up the many activities of the Nuclear Department (NUC) of ENEA: strategically aiming to develop scientific and technological skills for next-generation fusion and fission nuclear energy, and, more generally speaking, to develop ionising radiation and radiopharmacy applications, as well as advanced services necessary for all-round management of the fuel cycle and security of nuclear plants. The Department’s activity has been further extended recently with the design and construction of the Divertor Tokamak Test facility (DTT).

The NUClear Department activities range across the following areas:

• Plasma studies and DTT
• Fusion Energy Development
• Experimental Engineering
• Nuclear Fission Technology, Facilities and Materials
• Nuclear Energy Systems
• Physical Technologies and Security
• National Institute of Metrology of Ionizing Radiation
• Methods and Techniques for Nuclear Security, Monitoring and Traceability
• Technical and Strategic Support
• Technical and Management Support Unit