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The need of a neutron source for the qualification of materials to be used in future fusion power reactors have been recognized in the European (EU) fusion program for many years. The construction and exploitation of this facility is presently considered to be in the critical path for the realization of the Fusion Demonstration Power Plant (DEMO). This neutron source should be able to produce enough neutrons to allow for accelerated testing of the materials up to the expected End of Life in a volume big enough to allow the measurement of engineering relevant properties. The International Fusion Materials Irradiation Facility—DEMO Oriented Neutron Source (IFMIF-DONES) will be the neutron source that can provide conditions such as anticipated for DEMO. This is achieved by utilizing Li(d,xn) nuclear reactions taking place in a liquid Li target when bombarded by a deuteron beam.