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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|Fission Surface Power/Nuclear Electric Propulsion
Thursday, May 9, 2024|1:00–2:40PM MDT|Sweeney B
Session Chair:
Aditya Shivprasad
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Caitlin A. Kohnert
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Chemical and Microstructural Evaluation of Coatings for Yttrium Hydride Adjacent Materials
1:00–1:25PM MDT
A.P. Shivprasad (LANL), C.A. Kohnert (LANL), M.A. Torrez (LANL), E. Tegtmeier (LANL), C. Emberley (LANL), E. P. Luther (LANL), H.R. Trellue (LANL)
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Radiation Survivability and Material Testing
1:25–1:50PM MDT
Joshua Gogolski (Pajarito Scientific Corporation)
Hydrogen Permeation Setup for Coated TZM Substrates
1:50–2:15PM MDT
Darrell Cheu (LANL), Aditya Shivprasad (LANL), Christopher DeSalle (Penn State), Douglas Wolfe (Penn State)
Demonstration of eVinci™ Microreactor -- Electrical Demonstration Unit (EDU) Heat Pipe Performance
2:15–2:40PM MDT
Rory A. F. Blunt (Westinghouse Electric Co.), Gregory E. J. Kinzler (Westinghouse Electric Co.), Christopher M. Nestor (Westinghouse Electric Co.), John Lojek III (Westinghouse Electric Co.)
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