Key Challenges — MIDAS

Mechanistic Understanding of Irradiation Damage in Fuel Assemblies

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KC1 - DFT pad.png — Evolution of Irradiation Damage

Key Challenge 1

KC2 DIC irrad pad 9x9.png — Effect of Irradiation on Deformation and Micromechanics

Key Challenge 2

KC3 - NanoSIMS pad 9x9.png — Environmental Degradation

Key Challenge 3

KC4 - PCI pad 9x9.png — Failure Mechanisms

Key Challenge 4