Sentences with phrase «nuclear fusion development»
However, nuclear fusion development continues to struggle due to inconsistent funding and a lack of long - term vision among many policy makers.
https://www.americansecurityproject.org/ Not exact matches
In the coming series of posts, I'll introduce you to scientists who believe fusion is on par with the development of nuclear power or sending men to the moon, and scientists who think these experiments are a dead - end.
Recent developments in IFE safety and tritium research and considerations for future nuclear fusion facilities
SCIENTISTS at the University of Huddersfield have been using world - class new facilities to carry out experiments that could aid the development of nuclear fusion reactors, widely regarded as the «Holy Grail» solution to future energy needs.
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.
As associate director of the Physical & Life Sciences directorate, he has responsibility for research and development, including nuclear, particle and accelerator science; condensed matter and high - pressure physics; fusion energy; medical physics and biophysics; earth sciences, chemistry optical sciences and instrumentation; and high - energy - density physics.
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 industry.
If we could develop smaller more localised nuclear plants or, better yet, fund the Bussard fusion development, dropping line losses would easily make up for incandescents (and would also allow for electric cars.)
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