14th International Conference on Fusion Reactor Materials

ICFRM is the conference series that is the major forum for the exchange of information based on the research and development of fusion reactor materials. Overcoming material issues is the key to the realization of fusion energy. The scope of the conference ranges from fundamental materials science to search for engineering materials in-service performance. The papers will be presented as invited and contributed oral and poster presentations. A special program will be planned to encourage young scientists.

1. Low activation structural materials for DEMO and beyond

1-1	Ferritic/Martensitic
1-2	ODS
1-3	Vanadium alloys
1-4	SiC/SiC composites

2. Plasma facing materials

2-1	Low Z materials
2-2	High Z materials

3. Materials for blanket

3-1	Breeding materials
3-2	Beryllium

4. Functional materials

4-1	Insulators
4-2	Diagnostics materials
4-3	Superconducting magnets

5. Materials for ITER and near-term devices

5-1	Austenitic steels
5-2	Copper and copper alloys

6. Materials technology for Test Blanket Module

7. Radiation effects

7-1	Defect production and properties
7-2	Microstructural evolution
7-3	Mechanical property change
7-4	He and H effects

8. Irradiation facilities

8-1	IFMIF including IFMIF/EVEDA
8-2	Use of research reactors
8-3	Charged particles
8-4	Test technology including SSTT

9. Chemical compatibility and coatings

10. Materials-design interface

10-1	Materials requirements
10-2	Safety criteria and requirements

11. Materials modeling and database

11-1	Multiscale modeling of performance
11-2	System modeling and design
11-3	Materials database

12. Cross cutting materials issues for fusion and fission nuclear power systems

13. International collaboration program and global promotion of fusion materials R&D

13-1	Broader Approach activities
13-2	Human resource development and education

Papers submitted will be peer reviewed to a high standard. Accepted papers will be published in special volumes of the Journal of Nuclear Materials.

The working language of the conference is English.

Abstract of no more than 250 words must be submitted electronically by January 15, 2009. On-line information and abstract submittal website:
http://www.icfrm-14.com
Acceptance of an abstract for presentation will be based on a rigorous review. Abstracts that fall outside the scope of the conference, or describe previously reported results, or do not demonstrate a high standard will be rejected.
Submissions by graduate students describing their work will be encouraged.
The accepted abstracts will be distributed at the conference.

All conference activities will be held at the Sapporo Convention Center in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. Several hotels are located close to the conference center. There are frequent domestic flights from Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and others in Japan, and international direct flights from Asia. Sapporo, the fifth largest city in Japan, is an ideal convention site, where you and your traveling companion can both enjoy its charms with the majesty of a stunning natural environment. Most of the city's accommodations and facilities are within walking distance. Tourist organizations will help with room reservation.

Social activities will include a welcoming reception and a banquet. Special programs to help participants and their guests enjoy Sapporo and vicinities will be available.

International visitors requiring Japanese visa should ask the ICFRM secretariat for visa support letter via ICFRM website.

Additional information regarding the conference, registration, reservation, etc. will be posted on the ICFRM website.