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Hash Hashemian: Visionary leadership
As Dr. Hashem M. “Hash” Hashemian prepares to step into his term as President of the American Nuclear Society, he is clear that he wants to make the most of this unique moment.
A groundswell in public approval of nuclear is finding a home in growing governmental support that is backed by a tailwind of technological innovation. “Now is a good time to be in nuclear,” Hashemian said, as he explained the criticality of this moment and what he hoped to accomplish as president.
N. A. Krall Jaycor, F. R. Scott
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 4 | Number 2 | September 1983 | Pages 395-407
Technical Paper | Special Section Content / Compact Fusion Concept | doi.org/10.13182/FST83-A22832
Articles are hosted by Taylor and Francis Online.
The rationale for Electric Power Research Institute interest in small fusion systems is discussed from two points of view: economic demonstration of the competitive features of fusion energy and end use application. The physics base is summarized for five fusion schemes, which might enhance the prospects for a small fusion reactor, and scaling laws, which connect small systems with high-power-density systems are derived.