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The Young Members Group works to encourage and enable all young professional members to be actively involved in the efforts and endeavors of the Society at all levels (Professional Divisions, ANS Governance, Local Sections, etc.) as they transition from the role of a student to the role of a professional. It sponsors non-technical workshops and meetings that provide professional development and networking opportunities for young professionals, collaborates with other Divisions and Groups in developing technical and non-technical content for topical and national meetings, encourages its members to participate in the activities of the Groups and Divisions that are closely related to their professional interests as well as in their local sections, introduces young members to the rules and governance structure of the Society, and nominates young professionals for awards and leadership opportunities available to members.
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Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025)
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Amelia Island, FL|Omni Amelia Island Resort
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Christmas Night
Twas the night before Christmas when all through the houseNo electrons were flowing through even my mouse.
All devices were plugged in by the chimney with careWith the hope that St. Nikola Tesla would share.
R.P. Keatch, B. Lawrenson, G. Lyttle
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 41 | Number 3 | May 2002 | Pages 174-177
Technical Paper | Fourteenth Target Fabrication Specialists' Meeting | doi.org/10.13182/FST02-A17895
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The field of laser fusion involves the development of new technologies to aid in the fabrication of miniature components used in the target drive system. Current techniques range from cnc lathing with ultra-precise diamond turning to electroplating and mechanical punching. These techniques are labour intensive and are unsatisfactory for many applications. This paper outlines techniques adopted from the microelectronics industry, which have been developed to fabricate these components using a process known as Microengineering. This approach allows the mass-production of these devices with the diversity required to alter dimensions, profile, and material depending on the application 1,2. These microengineering processes have allowed a variety of materials to be investigated with various geometrical features and surface topographies. Using thick photosensitive polymers, combined with electroplating processes, complex 3-D structures have been fabricated in multiple stages.