F. Schauer

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F. Schauer is a leading figure in fusion energy engineering, with a primary focus on the structural design and maintenance of advanced stellarator magnet systems. His most-cited work, "HELIAS 5-B magnet system structure and maintenance concept" (2013, 49 citations), represents a cornerstone contribution to the development of the HELIAS (Helical Advanced Stellarator) concept. In this paper, Schauer systematically addressed the formidable engineering challenges of supporting and servicing the complex, non-planar superconducting coils that define a stellarator’s magnetic confinement. He proposed an integrated structural framework and a modular maintenance strategy that are critical for ensuring the long-term viability and operational safety of next-generation fusion reactors. This work has become a key reference for engineers designing the magnet support structures of the Wendelstein 7-X successor and other stellarator-based power plants. By bridging the gap between theoretical plasma physics and practical reactor engineering, Schauer’s research has directly influenced the feasibility of steady-state fusion energy. His contributions are essential reading for anyone interested in the mechanical and logistical hurdles of building a commercial fusion device.