Recovery of Tungsten Surface with Fiber-Form Nanostructure by Plasmas Exposures

One of the serious concerns for tungsten materials in fusion devices is the radiation defects caused by helium plasma irradiation since helium is a fusion product. The fiber-formed nanostructure is thought to have a possible weakness against the plasma heat flux on the plasma- facing component and also may destroy the reflectivity of optical mirrors. In this paper an inter esting method for the recovery of such tungsten surfaces is shown. The recovery process depends on the grade and manufacturing process of tungsten materials.