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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|Nonproliferation, Security, and Safeguards
Saturday, April 5, 2025|3:15–4:35PM MDT|Gran Quivera 1
Session Chair:
Yuliia Trujillo
Alternate Chair:
Matthew J. Lazaric
Session Organizer:
Ashley Machado
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Application of NRF Based Isotopic Assay on Current and Advanced Reactor Fuels
3:15–3:35PM MDT
Nelson H. Snow (Idaho State), Chad L. Pope (Idaho State)
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Use of Nitrogen-16 to Monitor Power levels in Fluoride Based Molten Salt Reactors
3:35–3:55PM MDT
Justin P. Shurie (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.), Braden Goddard (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.)
Uranium-Doped Silicon Substrate Radiation Hardness Testing of Microelectronics
3:55–4:15PM MDT
Lucas Bowser (U.S. Military Academy), Dominyck Jacob (U.S. Military Academy), Bryson Kirschenheiter (U.S. Military Academy), Chase McAllister (U.S. Military Academy), Mark Schroeder (U.S. Military Academy)
Application of a Triple Bubbler Inside Molten Salt for Pyroprocessing Safeguards Purposes
4:15–4:35PM MDT
Christopher Gundersen (Idaho State), Ammon N. Williams (INL), Janine Lambert (INL)