High-flux fusion neutron source for transmutation of fission products

Transmutation of long-lived fission products is often referred to as a crucial step toward harmonized Self-Consistent Nuclear Energy System. The feasibility of their incineration is determined by available neutron excess in the nuclear energy system as a whole and appropriate transmutation environment (neutron spectra and flux) in a dedicated transmuter. The present paper highlights the remarkable transmutation environment of Fusion Neutron Source with ITER-like plasma parameters in approaching the transmutation characteristics which are superior to that of fission and accelerator based transmuters. Quantitative example of zirconium and cesium transmutation is addressed. (author)