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2025 ANS Winter Conference & Expo
November 8–12, 2025
Washington, DC|Washington Hilton
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Nuclear News 40 Under 40—2025
Last year, we proudly launched the inaugural Nuclear News 40 Under 40 list to shine a spotlight on the exceptional young professionals driving the nuclear sector forward as the nuclear community faces a dramatic generational shift. We weren’t sure how a second list would go over, but once again, our members resoundingly answered the call, confirming what we already knew: The nuclear community is bursting with vision, talent, and extraordinary dedication.
Technical Session
Monday, July 22, 2024|3:15–5:05PM CDT|Senate A/B
Session Chair:
Ross F. Radel
Alternate Chair:
Gerald Kulcinski (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
Session Organizer:
Paul P. Wilson
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Hybrid Electrostatic/Magnetic Confinement Orbitron Fusion Reactor: Overview of Scientific Program at Avalanche Energy
3:15–3:40PM CDT
Robin Langtry (Avalanche Energy Designs)
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Realta Fusion's High-Field Axisymmetric Mirror Development Program
3:40–4:05PM CDT
J. Viola (Realta Fusion), S.J. Frank (Realta Fusion), C.B. Forest (Univ. Wisconsin Madison), J.K. Anderson (Univ. Wisconsin Madison), D. Endrizzi (Realta Fusion), K. Furlong (Realta Fusion), R.W. Harvey (CompX), B. Lindley (Realta Fusion), Y.V. Petrov (CompX), O. Schmitz (Realta Fusion), A. Tran (Realta Fusion)
The Challenges and Innovative Approaches to High Electrostatic Field Sustainment in the Orbitron
4:05–4:25PM CDT
Moein Borghei (Avalanche Energy Designs), Robin Langtry (Avalanche Energy Designs)
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