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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Fusion energy: Progress, partnerships, and the path to deployment
Over the past decade, fusion energy has moved decisively from scientific aspiration toward a credible pathway to a new energy technology. Thanks to long-term federal support, we have significantly advanced our fundamental understanding of plasma physics—the behavior of the superheated gases at the heart of fusion devices. This knowledge will enable the creation and control of fusion fuel under conditions required for future power plants. Our progress is exemplified by breakthroughs at the National Ignition Facility and the Joint European Torus.
Technical Session|Sponsored by HFICD|Cosponsored by NNPD
Tuesday, June 14, 2022|10:15AM–12:00PM PDT|El Capitan B
Session Chair:
R. A. Borrelli
Alternate Chair:
Fan Zhang
Session Organizer:
Jamie B. Coble
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Evaluation of a QKD Network Structure Suitable for Secure Communications for Advanced Nuclear Reactors
Konstantinos Gkouliaras (Purdue), Stylianos Chatzidakis (Purdue)
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A Cyber Threat Methodology for Autonomous Control Systems of Advanced Reactors
Patience Lamb (INL), Christopher Spirito (INL), Kevin Kelly (Georgia Tech), Fan Zhang (Georgia Tech)
Wireless Quantum Key Distribution for Small Modular Reactor Secure Communications
Madeleine Roberts (Univ. Chicago), Maria Pantopoulou (Purdue), Lefteri H. Tsoukalas (Purdue), Alexander Heifetz (ANL)
The IEC Standard Series on Cybersecurity for I&C and Electrical Systems in Nuclear Power Plants
Edward L. Quinn (Paragon Energy Solutions), Ludovic Pietre-Cambacedes (EDF), Thomas Walter (PreussenElektra), Juergen Bochtler (Siemens Energy AG)
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