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Fusion Energy
This division promotes the development and timely introduction of fusion energy as a sustainable energy source with favorable economic, environmental, and safety attributes. The division cooperates with other organizations on common issues of multidisciplinary fusion science and technology, conducts professional meetings, and disseminates technical information in support of these goals. Members focus on the assessment and resolution of critical developmental issues for practical fusion energy applications.
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2024 ANS Annual Conference
June 16–19, 2024
Las Vegas, NV|Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
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Zap Energy hits 37-million-degree electron temperatures in compact fusion device
Zap Energy announced April 23 that it has reached 1-3 keV plasma electron temperatures—roughly the equivalent of 11 to 37 million degrees Celsius—using its sheared-flow-stabilized Z-pinch approach to fusion. Reaching temperatures above that of the sun’s core (which is 10 million degrees Celsius temperature) is just one hurdle required before any fusion confinement concept can realistically pursue net gain and fusion energy.
July 22–26, 2012
Enabling the Future of Nuclear Energy
San Diego, CA|Westin San Diego
Preregistration is closed; please register onsite. This conference is being organized in cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency. The NPIC & HMIT 2012 International Topical Meeting will be held at the Westin San Diego, located at 400 West Broadway, San Diego, California, 92101. The special room rate for the meeting is $199.00 per night (single/double). To take advantage of this reduced rate, reservations must be made by June 30, 2012 - 5:00 PM (PST). Reservations can be made on their website at: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=1201261494&key=2230A To register by phone for a guest room: 888-627-9033. Attendees must identify themselves as part of the American Nuclear Society to receive the Group rate. There is also a Government Rate offered for meeting attendees. Reservations can be made on their website at: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=1201261494&key=D16E2
General Co-Chairs:
Julius J. Persensky (Idaho National Laboratory)
Bruce P. Hallbert (Idaho National Laboratory)
Technical Program Co-Chairs:
Sacit M. Cetiner (Oak Ridge National Laboratory)
Ronald Boring (Idaho National Laboratory)
Julie I. Reed (Westinghouse)
David Desaulniers (U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission)