This project aims to revolutionize fusion energy development by introducing innovative accelerator technologies. By establishing high-energy, high-output ampere-class beam accelerator technology, we enable the generation of large quantities of neutrons, thereby accelerating the development of fusion reactor materials. Additionally, by using automated cyclotron resonance accelerators for ion injection and heating, we will verify the feasibility of small-scale fusion reactors. This will help us aim for a future with a self-sustaining fuel society, one that does not increase high-level radioactive waste, a society coexisting with fusion energy, and a future supporting activities in uncharted spaces such as deep-sea and interplanetary travel.

This project aims to realize the early application of high-temperature superconductors to fusion reactors by establishing innovative mass production technologies for high-temperature superconducting wires and superconducting magnet technology that is resistant to neutron irradiation, stable against disturbances, and does not require liquid helium for operation. This will contribute to achieve the miniaturization and improved economic viability of fusion reactors. To this end, we will demonstrate 40-tesla-class high-temperature superconducting coils and high-capacity conductors. Furthermore, we will promote spillover effects in fields other than fusion, such as medical and mobility sectors, thereby realizing Japan's international superiority in superconducting technology and fostering talent.

This project aims to build a digital platform and virtual laboratories that will enable, in a digital space, the design and performance test of the fusion energy systems. To achieve this, we will utilize innovative AI and data-driven scientific technologies to develop computational methods that can accurately reproduce complex states such as plasma, where physical quantities are intricately intertwined, in a digital space. This will significantly reduce the time and cost required for the development and performance testing of prototypes, thereby aiming for cost reduction and early realization of diverse fusion energy systems.