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The spark of the Super: Teller–Ulam and the birth of the H-bomb—rivalry, credit, and legacy at 75 years
In early 1951, Los Alamos scientists Edward Teller and Stanislaw Ulam devised a breakthrough that would lead to the hydrogen bomb [1]. Their design gave the United States an initial advantage in the Cold War, though comparable progress was soon achieved independently in the Soviet Union and the United Kingdom.
October 15, 2025|1:00–2:00PM (2:00–3:00PM EDT)
Available to All Users
In collaboration with Dominion Engineering, Inc.
High cumulative radiological exposure (CRE) can hinder outage efficiency, compromise personnel safety, and affect overall plant performance. Join us for this Supplier Showcase webinar to learn about recent advancements in ultrasonic cleaning, advanced filtration, and chemical decontamination technologies designed to reduce source term effectively. We’ll explore real world applications, review performance data, and share lessons learned to equip you with practical insights to help lower CRE and maintain safe, efficient operations.
President, Dominion Engineering, Inc.
Marks has been with Dominion Engineering, Inc. for over 25 years, specializing in nuclear plant chemistry, materials science, and long-term component degradation modeling. With a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Maryland, he has contributed extensively to industry guidelines and research. As president, he oversees Dominion Engineering, a consulting, equipment, and services company serving the nuclear industry. He lives in McLean, Virginia, with his wife and enjoys running his daughter's Girl Scout troop.
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