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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.
Radiation Protection and Shielding Division 2024 (RPSD 2024)
Kaylee is a PhD student at the University of Florida studying Materials Science and Engineering. She received a Master of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in May 2024. Her research is focused on simulating fission gas release mechanisms in uranium nitride fuels. Kaylee is also known as “Ms. Nuclear Energy” on TikTok, where she maintains almost 120,000 followers for her cheeky, comedic videos explaining nuclear energy topics in laymen’s terms.
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