Diffusion bonding
Diffusion bonding involves the joining of parent materials, below their melting point, by heating and applying force in a clean vacuum environment.
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Electron beam welding
We develop novel welded solutions for fusion challenges, but also supply components to imaging, beam-line, and aerospace customers.
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Pioneering Optical Viewports for next-generation Quantum Systems
UKAEA’s precision optical viewport boosts quantum research with ultra-high performance, vacuum-ready design and cross-industry applications.
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Special Techniques Group
Specialist joining technologies supporting internal UKAEA development, high-tech industry and research institutions globally
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UKAEA develops optical viewport technology for quantum applications
UKAEA has improved optical viewport technology – reducing optical distortion by up to 75 percent – for applications such as fusion energy and quantum physics.
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Vacuum brazing
Vacuum brazing involves the joining of parent materials, below their melting point, by using a molten filler metal in a clean vacuum environment.
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Viewport design and manufacture
We design and manufacture custom viewports based on our fusion diagnostic windows. These have been proven for decades in JET to operate under harsh conditions while maintaining minimal optical distortion.