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May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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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.
Advances in Nuclear Nonproliferation Technology and Policy Conference (ANTPC 2025)
Technical Session
Tuesday, November 11, 2025|3:15–5:00PM EST|Georgetown West
Session Chair:
Brian Raines
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Chris E. Robinson
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Impact of Burnup Calculation Uncertainty on Material Accounting for Molten Salt Reactors
3:15–3:35PM EST
Thomas Drury (TerraPower), Eva Uribe (TerraPower)
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Molten Salt Reactor Process Monitoring using Laser and Optical Spectroscopy Techniques
3:35–3:55PM EST
Ammon Williams (INL), Garrett LeCroy (INL), Jess Meiers (INL), Rachelle Austin (INL), Ruchi Gakhar (INL)
Cumulative Sum (CUSUM) and Machine Learning Methods for Nuclear Material Accountancy
3:55–4:15PM EST
Bindiya Chana (Canadian Nuclear Laboratories), Jude Alexander (Canadian Nuclear Laboratories), Bryan van der Ende (Canadian Nuclear Laboratories)
Spectroscopic Identification and Quantification of Species in Molten Salts
4:15–4:35PM EST
Rachelle Austin (INL), Garrett LeCroy (Idaho National Lab), Jess Meiers (Idaho National Lab), Alejandro Ramos Ballesteros (INL), Ruchi Gakhar (Idaho National Lab), Robert Hoover (Idaho National Lab), Ammon Williams (INL)
Field Testing of Safeguards Technologies in the Hot Fuel Examination Facility
4:35–4:55PM EST
Christopher Gundersen (INL), Victoria Davis (INL), Ammon Williams (INL)
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