Modern status of accelerators in R and D of structural materials for nuclear reactors

The problem of material development for operation in unique conditions of irradiation and evaluation of their radiation resistance consists in the use of existing irradiation facilities for determination of mechanisms of radiation damage and selection of materials with high radiation resistance. These experiments may be carried out under neutron irradiation in existing nuclear reactors or by irradiation with ions and electrons that generate the processes of radiation damage which are similar to that expected in reactor of next generation. Authors publication in a previous Conference of Accelerators application was devoted to KIPT experience in simulation of radiation damage in materials by charge particles. This presentation show modern status of accelerators using for such purposes is determined by main task - to ensure safe and economic work of nuclear energetic. (author)