Cost Action PROBONO co-oranize the 4th International Workshop on Proton-Boron Fusion, which take place in Fracati, Italy, from September 30th to October 3rd, 2024. Abstract submission are open until 28th August 2024. A limited number of young researchers could be supported by the Cost Action PROBONO.
This Workshop is meant as a moment of information on the new findings about laser-triggered p-11B fusion reactions and of discussions on today technological challenges and future steps in this field, also for the identification of potential paths for funding.
Theory and simulation
The use of high power laser pulses to initiate proton-boron fusion reactions in a plasma can be optimized through a chain of advanced numerical codes that allows to describe most of the involved physical processes. On the other hand, the theory of proton-boron fusion in laser-generated plasmas is of key importance for the investigation and prediction of new approaches towards sustainable fusion for future applications.
Advanced fusion approaches
Despite the impressive increase of the pB fusion reaction yield demonstrated experimentally in the last decade, the possible use of such a reaction for net energy production still requires the investigation of innovative regimes. Innovative approaches, both theoretical and experimental, are required to further enhance the pB fusion reaction yield in plasmas.
Diagnostics and Targets
Several experiments recently conducted in laser-produced plasmas have revived the research investigation around pB fusion. The main products of such nuclear reaction (alpha-particles) have been systematically enhanced. The choice and optimization of the used target plays a key role for such fusion rate enhancement. In parallel, innovative diagnostic technics and methodologies have been developed and tested.
Intense α-particle streams generated in the pB fusion can be potentially used in multidisciplinary applications, such as production of radioisotopes of medical interest for PET or for radiotherapy. In addition, the possibility to use clinical proton beams to trigger pB reactions in the tumor with the goal to increase locally both LET and RBE, thus to enhance the proton therapy efficacy, was experimentally investigated.
The Action PROBONO would like to support participation of contributors to 4th International Workshop on Proton-Boron Fusion.
If you would like to benefit from the support, please send to Dr Katarzyna Batani <
The support can’t cover expenses related to the registration fee. The results of the selection will be announced on 2nd of September.