Sentences with phrase «in nuclear fusion research»

This eclectic mix of ingredients will be turned into ITER, the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor — the next big thing in nuclear fusion research.

Not exact matches

Recent developments in IFE safety and tritium research and considerations for future nuclear fusion facilities

After earning an undergraduate degree from the University of Connecticut, Chang Díaz enrolled as a graduate student in applied plasma physics at MIT, where he began research in nuclear fusion.

In fact, some of the more promising technologies involved with nuclear fusion research use magnetic fields to contain plasmas.

In the future, the report envisions an extensive nuclear fusion research program centered around a national US fusion nuclear science facility, but this would require increased funding.

This year, Japan will deploy the world's most powerful supercomputer in the field of advanced nuclear fusion research.

German engineers from the Max Planck Institute successfully activated the experimental nuclear fusion reactor used in the research last December and successfully managed to suspend plasma for the first time.

An American research team in January discovered a way to initiate nuclear fusion reactions in a process called «fast ignition» by using a high - intensity laser, according to the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

The library focuses on materials in support of PPPL's research in the fields of plasma physics and controlled nuclear fusion.

This year, Japan will deploy a Cray XC50 that will be the world's most powerful supercomputer in the field of advanced nuclear fusion research.

The high honor from the Nuclear and Plasma Sciences Society of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) recognizes outstanding contributions to research and development in the field of fusion technology.

«We've shown that the direct - drive method, is on par with other work being done in advancing nuclear fusion research,» said Bose.

As the principal associate director, Wisoff will continue to be responsible for ensuring the safe operation of NIF as a world - class user facility in support of the National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) Stockpile Stewardship mission; partnering with Laboratory capabilities to establish leadership in Stockpile Stewardship science associated with inertial confinement fusion and high energy density physics; overseeing the development of advanced laser systems, related optical and target systems, control systems and systems engineering capability for research, commercial and government agencies; and maintaining close partnerships with the Department of Energy / NNSA, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Missile Defense Agency, Department of Homeland Security, academia and private iresearch, commercial and government agencies; and maintaining close partnerships with the Department of Energy / NNSA, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Missile Defense Agency, Department of Homeland Security, academia and private iResearch Projects Agency, the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Missile Defense Agency, Department of Homeland Security, academia and private industry.

After reading yesterday's post on the brewing fight over funding for nuclear fusion research, Robert L. Hirsch, who directed the country's fusion energy program in the 1970s through the Atomic Energy Commission, got in touch to describe how his views of the prospects of harnessing fusion as a practical energy source have evolved.

A 2012 review of UK nuclear energy research found that UK Government expenditure on nuclear R&D was just # 66 million in 2010/11 — around # 30 million each for research into fusion and fission.

In the longer term, we could be investing heavily in research into new forms of zero - carbon power, such as nuclear fusion, which are much closer to reality than most people realisIn the longer term, we could be investing heavily in research into new forms of zero - carbon power, such as nuclear fusion, which are much closer to reality than most people realisin research into new forms of zero - carbon power, such as nuclear fusion, which are much closer to reality than most people realise.

Georgetown University Medical Center (Washington, DC) 05/2007 — 01/2010 Imaging Science and Information Systems Center — Insert Title • Train, supervise, and assure the work quality of a team of 3 - 6 regional analysts • Write analytical summaries of open source collections of biological threats and other national security threats • Develop and refine indication and warning methodologies and taxonomies for biological and radiological threats • Offer guidance and expertise on intelligence community interagency fusion cell for H1N1 «swine flu» • Assist in research and development work on plant health project • Conduct case studies on state and non-state actor biological weapons programs and orphan source radiological incidents • Participate in multi-agency tracking of nuclear proliferation activities in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East • Perform project lead duties, participate in the selection process of new employees, and assist with performance appraisals • Awarded the National Intelligence Medallion for organizational work on Project Argus