Can Fusion Power our Future?
What would it take to harness the power of the Sun here on Earth? This event brings together researchers working on fusion energy to share how it works, how we measure and study these reactions, and where the field is headed. You’ll hear about different approaches to fusion, including magnetic and laser-based systems, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the tools and techniques scientists use to understand what’s happening inside a reactor.
Meet the Speakers!
Paul Schroeder
Fusion energy: what it is and how to measure it
What is the science of fusion energy? What do we know about fusion and where is the field going? Here, I’ll talk about what we know and are hoping to know about fusion, as well as how we can measure what is going on inside a reactor.
Anthony Allen (he/his)
Inertial Confinement Fusion Concepts and Metrology
What is inertial confinement fusion? We’ll discuss basic concepts of inertial confinement fusion, inertial fusion energy applications, and the importance of metrology for capsules and their evaluation.