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Conference Spotlight
2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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Latest News
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|Panel|Panels
Saturday, April 5, 2025|10:35–11:55AM MDT|Tijeras
Session Chair:
Xavier Angus (Univ. New Mexico)
Alternate Chair:
Daniel Levario (Univ. New Mexico)
Session Organizer:
Ashley Machado
Managing nuclear waste remains one of the most complex challenges facing the nuclear industry. This panel will cover the latest approaches in nuclear waste storage and recycling. Panelists consist of experts from industry and research backgrounds and will provide insights into ongoing research, recent policy changes and efforts to find a long-term solution to nuclear waste.
Melanie Joseph
Studsvik
Trevin Hafen
Naval Nuclear Laboratory
Donna Guillen
INL
Evaristo Bonano
NAC International
Scott Sanborn
Sandia
