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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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Laser-crystal sensor measures strong magnetic fields in challenging environments
Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have patented a magneto-optical sensor, which uses a rare earth crystal and laser light to measure the strength of intense magnetic fields and electrical currents.
“We think this technology is a pretty major improvement in measuring magnetic fields,” said Israel Owens, a Sandia physicist and co-inventor of the sensor. “We think it’ll be essential especially for research in fusion, high-energy physics, and the power utilities industry. We’re really excited about where things are going.”
Technical Session
Wednesday, May 11, 2022|4:00–6:00PM EDT|Vanda
Session Chair:
Michael LaPointe (NASA)
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Ronald Turner (ANSER)
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Accessing Icy World Oceans Using Lattice Confinement Fusion Fast Fission
Theresa L. Benyo (NASA Glenn Research Center), Lawrence P. Forsley (Global Energy Corp.)
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Radioisotope-Enabled In-Ice RF Data Relay for a Europa Cryobot
Ralph Lorenz (Johns Hopkins APL), Kate Craft (Johns Hopkins APL), G. Wesley Patterson (Johns Hopkins APL), H. Brian Sequeira (Johns Hopkins APL), Robert Stilwell (Johns Hopkins APL), Robert F. Coker (Johns Hopkins APL), Matt Walker (Planetary Science Institute)
Pulsed Plasma Rocket: Improving Space Capabilities with Novel Neutronics Controls
Steve D. Howe (Howe Industries), Troy Howe (Howe Industries), Nathan Blaylock (Howe Industries)
NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts: Mission Studies by the NASA Glenn COMPASS Team
Steven R. Oleson (NASA Glenn Research Center), Geoffrey A. Landis (NASA Glenn Research Center)
ExtraSolar Object Sample Return Enabled by Ultra Power Dense EmberCore Radioisotope Electric Propulsion -- NIAC Phase I Study Summary
Christopher Morrison (USNC-Tech)
