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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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January 2026
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Fusion energy: Progress, partnerships, and the path to deployment
Over the past decade, fusion energy has moved decisively from scientific aspiration toward a credible pathway to a new energy technology. Thanks to long-term federal support, we have significantly advanced our fundamental understanding of plasma physics—the behavior of the superheated gases at the heart of fusion devices. This knowledge will enable the creation and control of fusion fuel under conditions required for future power plants. Our progress is exemplified by breakthroughs at the National Ignition Facility and the Joint European Torus.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by NCSD
Monday, November 18, 2024|3:15–5:00PM EST|Fantail
Session Chairs:
Kristin N. Stolte (LANL)
James Cole (Sandia)
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Deborah A. Hill
Knowledge transfer and preservation are key to a successful continuation of the nuclear criticality safety discipline. To facilitate this, we are interviewing several experienced and mid-career scientists in the field with questions from newer members. Questions include: what do you wish you knew at five years into the career; what was the most important thing you learned in your career; and would you do anything different if you got to do it again? We will also be soliciting questions from the audience.
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