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New measurement of diamond phase change could mean increased ICF energy gain
Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have measured how diamond melts under extreme pressures, resolving a long-standing discrepancy between experiment and theory. In inertial confinement fusion experiments, where a diamond capsule is used to hold fuel, this refined understanding of diamond’s phase change has the potential to triple energy gain, provided that other degradation mechanisms can be controlled.
Decommissioning Environmental Science and Remote Technology 2021
Technical Session|Panel
Thursday, December 2, 2021|8:00–9:45AM EST |Georgetown East
Session Chairs:
Leonel E. Lagos
Mitch W. Pryor
Session Organizer:
Student Assistant:
Kervin Coss
This international panel will explore different perspectives and experiences from robotics experts from across the globe. The panel members will discuss the applications of robotics and remote systems in nuclear decommissioning projects and share their respective challenges, lessons learned, and best practices. It is expected that the audience will benefit from the experts' presentations and fully engage in the discussions at the end of the panel.
Rustam Stolkin
University of Birmingham - Extreme Robotics Lab (ERL)
Naoaki Okuzumi
International Research Institute for Nuclear Decommissioning (IRID)
István SZÅKE
Institute for Energy Technology
Michel Pieraccini
Electricité de France (EDF)
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