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2026 Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Seconds Matter: Rethinking Nuclear Facility Security for the Modern Threat Landscape
In today’s rapidly evolving threat environment, nuclear facilities must prioritize speed and precision in their security responses—because in critical moments, every second counts. An early warning system serves as a vital layer of defense, enabling real-time detection of potential intrusions or anomalies before they escalate into full-blown incidents. By providing immediate alerts and actionable intelligence, these systems empower security personnel to respond decisively, minimizing risk to infrastructure, personnel, and the public. The ability to anticipate and intercept threats at the earliest possible stage not only enhances operational resilience but also reinforces public trust in the safety of nuclear operations. Investing in such proactive technologies is no longer optional—it’s essential for modern nuclear security.
Technical Session
Monday, July 22, 2024|3:15–5:05PM CDT|Assembly
Session Chair:
Charles Hirst (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
Alternate Chair:
Lauren M. Garrison (Commonwealth Fusion Systems)
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The Materials Development Roadmap for the ARC Fusion Power Plant
3:15–3:40PM CDT
Cody A. Dennett (Commonwealth Fusion Systems), Lauren M. Garrison (Commonwealth Fusion Systems), Brandon Sorbom (Commonwealth Fusion Systems)
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The Role of Composition on Radiation Tolerance of Multicomponent Alloys for Plasma-Facing Materials
3:40–4:05PM CDT
Mary Alice Cusentino (Sandia), Megan J. McCarthy (Sandia), Katie M. Karl (Univ. Tennessee, Knoxville), Eric Lang (Univ. New Mexico), Rico Treadwell (Sandia), Jonathan Coburn (Sandia)
Radiation Effects in Vanadium Alloys for Commercial Fusion Power Plant Design Applications: What Data is Missing to Enable Expeditious Deployment?
4:05–4:25PM CDT
Alicia M. Elliott (MIT), Maxwell Rae (MIT), Angus Wylie (MIT), Lauren Garrison (Commonwealth Fusion Systems), Michael P. Short (MIT)
Novel High-Throughput Platform for Refractory High-Entropy Alloys Development for Plasma Facing Components
4:25–4:45PM CDT
Adrien Couet (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison), Matthias Beuting (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison), Nathan Curtis (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison), Nick Crnkovich (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison), Danah Velez (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison), Qingyuan Li (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison), Ali Nabaa (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison), Zack Rielley (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison), Nate Eklof (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison), Rohan Mishra (Washington Univ. St. Louis), Lianyi Chen (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison)
Effect of Neutron Irradiation on Formation of Irradiation Defect and Deuterium Retention for W-Re Alloy
4:45–5:05PM CDT
A. Hayakawa (Shizuoka Univ.), Y. Hoshino (Shizuoka Univ.), T. Toyama (Tohoku Univ.), R. Kolasinski (Sandia), C.N. Taylor (INL), M. Shimada (INL), Y. Hatano (Univ. Toyama), Y. Oya (Shizuoka Univ.)
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