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DOE approves Xcimer’s laser fusion power plant design
The Department of Energy has approved Xcimer Energy's Athena fusion power plant preconceptual technical design. With this milestone achieved, the Denver, Colo.-based company is now moving forward with its plans to develop economical laser inertial confinement fusion using two beamlines, gas laser technology, and a molten salt fusion chamber.
The National Ignition Facility at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory demonstrated net energy gain from inertial confinement fusion in 2022 using solid-state glass lasers and 192 beamlines.
DESD promotes the development and use of those skills and technologies associated with the use of nuclear energy and the optimal management and stewardship of the environment, sustainable development, decommissioning, remediation, reutilization, and long-term surveillance and maintenance of nuclear-related installations, and sites.
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The Decommissioning and Environmental Sciences Division boasts over 1,000 domestic and international members. We look to exchange lessons learned and other technical information in relation to decommissioning and environmental sciences.
We're a group of professionals having fun in the fields of decommissioning and environmental sciences for the nuclear industry. New members are always welcome!
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Kathryn Mummah, ChairJoshua Vajda, Vice ChairMiles van Noordennen, Secretary & Ex-OfficioLauren Bailey, MemberMark Campagna, MemberElida Danaher, MemberSarah Donaher, MemberNadia Glucksberg, Member
Lynne Goodman, MemberJohn McCloy, MemberBruce Montgomery, MemberLeah Parks, MemberWilliam Roy, MemberRichard St. Onge, MemberGerard van Noordennen, MemberScott Ward, Member
Decommissioning Environmental Sciences and Remote Technology 2027
Embedded Topical Conference at the 2027 Annual ConferenceJune 13–16, 2027 | Lake Buena Vista, FL
Presented at the Annual or Winter Conference | Nomination Deadline: March 1
Recognizing individuals who have made major lifetime contributions in nuclear science and engineering towards minimizing environmental footprint and attaining long-term global sustainable energy and development.
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$3,000 (Graduate) or $2,000 (Undergraduate) Awarded Annually | Nomination Deadline: February 1
Established in 1998 for students in the engineering or science disciplines, with a strong focus on environmental restoration, D&D of nuclear facilities, and management or characterization of nuclear waste.
There are always opportunities for work with the program committee, paper reviews, and future division activities. New members are welcome (and encouraged!) to serve on the volunteer committees that support DESD goals. Please email us to get started!
