Abstract
TRW briefly treats the unresolved nuclear feasibility issues, and then discusses the requirements and timing of a fusion nuclear technology program aimed at resolving these feasibility issues. A table summarizes what the author believes are the key nuclear technologies and their feasibility. The feasibility issues associated with tritium breeding, recovery, and containment are unique to fusion and their resolution will significantly impact the feasibility and attractiveness of fusion as an energy option. Options for doing low fluence integrated testing in the 2990's is focused upon. The Argonne National Laboratory discusses the ongoing activities in materials and blanket technology, and the fact that they have progressed well, both in focusing on the near-term needs, particularly in the plasma-wall and high heat flux area, and in the longer term by concentrating on major feasibility issues.
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