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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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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.”
3:15–5:00PM EST
Coral B
Session Chair: Ferry Roelofs|Alternate Chair: Kristian Angele
Coral C
Session Chair: Edo Frederix|Alternate Chair: Junho Bae
Coral A
Session Chair: Bao-Wen Yang|Alternate Chair: Jun Liao
8:00–9:45AM EST
Panel|Coral A
Session Chair: Giacomo Busco
Panel|Coral B
Session Chair: Marilyn Delgado
Session Chair: Subash Sharma
10:00–11:45AM EST
Session Chair: Igor Bolotnov|Alternate Chair: Victor Habiyaremye
Session Chair: Subash Sharma|Alternate Chair: Ethan Wong
Session Chair: Xingang Zhao|Alternate Chair: Xu Wu
Session Chair: Sofiane Benhamadouche|Alternate Chair: Jun Fang
Panel|Coral C
Session Chair: Baris Sarikaya|Alternate Chair: Kurshad Muftuoglu
Session Chair: Steve Bajorek|Alternate Chair: Jun Liao
Session Chair: Robert P. Martin|Alternate Chair: Marilyn Delgado
Session Chair: Robert Kile|Alternate Chair: Dezhi Dai
Session Chair: Rui Hu|Alternate Chair: Bart Verdonschot
Session Chair: Izabela Gutowska|Alternate Chair: Matthew Jasica
Session Chair: Edo Frederix|Alternate Chair: Victor Petrov
Session Chair: Trevor Howard|Alternate Chair: Victor Petrov
Session Chair: SuJong Yoon|Alternate Chair: Victor Habiyaremye
Session Chair: Nadish Saini|Alternate Chair: Adam Dix
