This Possible Paradigm Shift is Robust to Outcomes of ITER Decisions
As a complement, to develop and test nuclear technologies needed for DEMO, beyond ITER neutron fluence capabilities
- ITER + VNS to establish physics and technology base for DEMO
As a stand-alone, to develop and test energy technologies for electric power
- VNS to establish technology base for electric power Pilot Plant
This Development Pathway makes sense either way.