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GA is proud to announce its concept for a compact #fusion pilot plant. We will leverage our six decades of experience in fusion research and technology development to deliver clean, safe, and economically viable #fusionenergy. Learn more here: ga.com/fusion-pilot-plant
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We are excited to announce a new partnership with @ livermore_lab to advance power and exhaust handling in # fusionenergy pilot plants using machine learning. Efficiently removing particles from the 150M degree fusion plasma is a key challenge. ga.com/ga-and-llnl-announce-…
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Could the world could see self-sustaining fusion as soon as the 2030s? Yes! And GA is helping make it happen through support of the ITER experiment under construction in France @ITERorg @us_iter bit.ly/2BV11G6
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The ITER project in France has continued to progress, and major construction is now more than 70% complete toward first plasma in 2025. GA is contributing a variety of key components and technologies to ITER. @iterorg @us_iter ga.com/magnetic-fusion/iter-…
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Achieving ignition is a world-first! GA proudly supplies critical components, diagnostics, and associated equipment to the labs conducting this exciting research. Congratulations to the @energy, @NNSANews, and @livermore_lab on this breakthrough.
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One of the seven modules GA is fabricating for the @ITERorg Central Solenoid emerges from the furnace after five weeks of heat treating to create the superconducting material in the core of its windings ga.com/magnet-technologies
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One of the seven modules GA is fabricating for the @ITERorg Central Solenoid emerges from the furnace after five weeks of heat treating to create the superconducting material in the core of its windings bit.ly/3eNX44B
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Though this 3-D printed structure looks completely random, it’s been modeled with a specific lattice structure to improve its performance when converted to a plasma during laser implosion ga.com/additive-manufacturin…
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Congratulations to General Atomics researchers Emily Belli and Jeff Candy, who recently used the fastest supercomputer in the United States to model multiscale turbulence of mixed deuterium-tritium burning plasmas for the first time. bit.ly/3JNP6IY #Fusionenergy
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GA’s laser micro-machining lab supports a wide variety of important physics research and other activities. This laser-drilled hole is only 150 micrometers in diameter! ga.com/manufacturing-and-fab…
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General Atomics is fabricating the modules for the #ITER central solenoid (CS). When fully assembled, the CS will be the largest pulsed superconducting electromagnet in the world and would be powerful enough to lift an aircraft carrier out of the water. #fusionenergy
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Achieving the world’s first fusion ignition in a lab was a historic accomplishment. GA proudly provided the target assembly used in the experiment, which strengthened our national security and opened a new chapter in the pursuit of #fusionenergy. Photo Credit @livermore_lab
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One of the seven modules GA is fabricating for the @ITERorg Central Solenoid emerges from the furnace after five weeks of heat treating to create the superconducting material in the core of its windings bit.ly/3eNX44B
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A great day for #fusion #energy! ITER machine assembly has begun. If you missed the event marking this milestone, you can find more info below and a video in the coming days @iterorg #ITER #ITERAssemblyStarts
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Just how big will the ITER tokamak be? This is just one of nine sections of the vacuum vessel. GA is helping make ITER a success through support of fabrication @ITERorg @us_iter ga.com/international-iter-pr…
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One of the seven modules GA is fabricating for the @ITERorg Central Solenoid emerges from the furnace after five weeks of heat treating to create the superconducting material in the core of its windings ga.com/magnet-technologies
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There is so much exciting news about #FusionEnergy. As GA continues to fabricate the Central Solenoid Modules that will power #ITER, take a look at some of the photos showing what it takes to power a star on earth.
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GA is on a mission to revolutionize the way the world gets its electricity. Our unique concept for a compact #fusionenergy pilot plant and associated technologies will secure a sustainable zero-carbon future for generations to come. ga.com/fusion-pilot-plant/
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This Magnet Can Lift an Aircraft Carrier And Will Attempt Nuclear Fusion vice.com/en/article/epnpjm/t… via @vice
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Today, we salute our armed forces serving our country. #ArmedForcesDay
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GA is working with @PPPL to develop important diagnostics for the ITER experiment, such as the low-field side reflectometer shown here, that will help establish the feasibility of practical fusion energy @ITERorg @us_iter
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Researchers at General Atomics have been awarded funding through the Department of Energy for collaborative studies at tokamak facilities around the world, supporting the advance towards a #fusion #energy pilot plant. #fusionenergy @doescience ga.com/ga-awarded-funding-fo…
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Go behind the scenes at @livermore_lab with @60Minutes to learn about the historic achievement of #fusion ignition. You can even catch a glimpse of the target, hohlraum, and other GA components that were used in the experiment. cbsn.ws/3XeOlyP
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We are excited to announce a new collaboration with @TokamakEnergy to advance High Temperature Superconducting magnet technology for #fusionenergy and other applications. Read the press release to learn more: bit.ly/45Ejd0o
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The ITER project in France has continued to progress, and major construction is now more than 70% complete toward first plasma in 2025. GA is contributing a variety of key components and technologies to ITER. @iterorg @us_iter ga.com/magnetic-fusion/iter-…
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GA congratulates its researchers Nicholas Eidietis, David Eldon, Anthony Leonard, Yueqiang Liu, and Thomas Osborne on being selected for competitive grants to conduct #fusionenergy research at tokamak facilities in the U.S. and around the world. @Energy bit.ly/3Qu6dD6
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A team of researchers at GA, @ORNL, & @SDSC_UCSD have been awarded highly sought-after computing time on two of the world’s most powerful supercomputers to simulate energy losses in fusion plasmas. #fusionenergy @doescience bit.ly/3QyTLSU
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This enhanced-color image of interior of the tokamak at the DIII-D National Fusion Facility highlights the iridescence in the graphite tiles and other components around the tokamak wall. The iridescence is the result of oxidation and impurities created during operation.
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Scientists at GA have completed the first conceptual design for a compact #fusion pilot plant. The new concept is designed to deliver continuous electricity with a compact design and manageable heat load. Learn more here: ga.com/us-researchers-design…
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Having traveled more than 6,000 miles from San Diego, CA to Cadarache, France, the first module of the Central Solenoid is being prepared for the stacking process in the ITER Assembly Hall. Thanks @ITEROrg for this incredible shot! #fusionenergy bit.ly/3DGptZ5
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Could the world could see self-sustaining fusion as soon as the 2030s? Yes! And GA is helping make it happen through support of the ITER experiment in France. ga.com/international-iter-pr… @iterorg @US_ITER
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Scientists at GA and DIII-D have developed a #fusion power plant concept called the Compact Advanced Tokamak (CAT), which uses state-of-the-art physics models to improve fusion energy production. energy.gov/science/fes/artic…
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Thank you to @SenFeinstein’s staff for visiting GA and @D3Dfusion last week to learn about the exciting developments in #fusionenergy. We are working hard to ensure the success of #ITER and lay the groundwork for a fusion power plant. @Doescience
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Scientists at @Livermore_Lab have achieved a burning plasma through inertial fusion for the first time. GA is proud to have contributed target components and support services to this tremendous scientific achievement: doi.org/10.1038/s41586-021-0…
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The ITER project in France has continued to progress, and major construction is now more than 75% complete toward first plasma in 2025. GA is contributing a variety of key components and technologies to ITER. @iterorg @us_iter ga.com/magnetic-fusion/iter-…
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Researchers at GA have announced a new concept for advancing fusion energy using advanced Silicon Carbide–based materials to support the accelerated development of a fusion pilot plant capable of producing safe, clean, and always-on energy. #fusionenergy ga.com/ga-advances-fusion-te…
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General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems completed successful testing of Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Reactor Fuel at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, advancing rapid, agile cislunar transportation and deep space missions.
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GA’s Dr. Richard Buttery, director of experimental science for DIII-D, spoke to @POWERmagazine’s @AaronL_Power about the state and future of #fusion #energy Watch the interview below: @doescience @ENERGY
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Experience matters when you're developing the next generation of air dominance. Bring your experience to @genatomics_ASI.
See our open roles: bit.ly/4iFXNpw
#GeneralAtomics #FreedomtoExplore
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The second module of the #ITER Central Solenoid has arrived in France. Thank you to everyone who was involved in safely transporting the module from San Diego to @Port_Houston and the Port of Marseille. @ITEROrg @ORNL @Energy #fusionenergy #WeAreITER
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The ITER tokamak pit in France continues to progress as it prepares for the Central Solenoid modules arriving from GA. GA is contributing a variety of key components and technologies to ITER: ga.com/magnetic-fusion/iter-…
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Dr Chris Fall, Director of the DOE Office of Science, toured the DIII-D National Fusion Facility today to learn more about the important work fusion researchers are doing there with DOE support
@ENERGY @doescience
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Specially designed automatic winding machines are used to apply insulation to the conductor coils of the Central Solenoid modules GA is creating for @ITERorg. Insulating the 3.5 miles of cable takes about four months.
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The ITER project in France has continued to progress, and major construction is now more than 75% complete toward first plasma in 2025. GA is contributing a variety of key components and technologies to ITER. @iterorg @us_iter ga.com/magnetic-fusion/iter-…
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Our team explores innovation in laser technology in a hands-on environment, taking ideas from lab to manufacturing floor. What can you build with us?
Join our laser engineering team: bit.ly/3G5WrGe
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DIII-D’s vacuum vessel, shown here during its installation in 1985, is fabricated from Inconel, a “superalloy” with much higher tolerance for extreme heat loads than stainless steel #tbt @doescience
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Achieving #fusionenergy requires understanding how fusion fuel behaves in plasma conditions. Scientists at GA and @sdsc_ucsd have been awarded time on leading @Energy supercomputers to continue this research, utilizing GA’s CGYRO code. Learn more: bit.ly/3JHCdAt
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Researchers at @D3DFusion are studying a new method for removing impurities from plasma to help future power plants withstand fierce heat & particle flows. As the operator of DIII-D on behalf of @EnergyScience, GA is proud to support #fusionenergy research ga.com/diii-d-facility-adds-…
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We're a week away from the SoCal Air Show! Look for us at March Air Force Base April 12 and 13 to speak to our team about career opportunities.
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If you’re a fusion scientist or just someone interested in the future of fusion energy, be sure to #follow @d3dfusion for the latest news and updates about the DIII-D National Fusion Facility, which GA operates for @doescience #ff
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"We are excited to work with Rafael to introduce Bullseye, a highly effective, deep-strike missile." -Scott Forney, President GA-EMS
Learn more: bit.ly/421dlOU
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A new high-powered radio antenna system is enabling much greater efficiencies in heating and current drive in DIII-D plasmas. This is an important advance on the road to #fusion energy @d3dfusion @doescience ga.com/diii-d-scientists-at-…
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Congratulations to the DIII-D National Fusion Facility (@d3dfusion), operated by GA on behalf of @Energy, for officially kicking off a brand new set of experiments today! This next phase of research is taking place after a set of recent upgrades. #fusionenergy #tokamak
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The DIII-D National Fusion Facility recently added an exciting new tool that allows researchers to quickly change the direction of machine’s the magnetic fields. This is important for predicting the design and performance of future fusion power plants: ga.com/d3d-national-fusion-f…
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Scientists working at DIII-D have developed an innovative means of protecting fusion reactor walls from the 150 million degree heat of a fusion plasma science.osti.gov/fes/Highlig… @ppplab
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DYK that 35 nations are participating in a scientific collaboration to prove the feasibility of fusion? The international experiment is called ITER and GA is fabricating waveguides, diagnostics, and the Central Solenoid to bring it to life.
Learn more: bit.ly/3zdbqY8
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Just how big will the ITER tokamak be? This is just one of nine sections of the vacuum vessel. GA is helping make it happen through support of ITER fabrication @ITERorg @us_iter bit.ly/2BV11G6 #ASCVirtual #appliedsuperconductivity #ASCELEVATE
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Last week we were happy to host students from @UCSanDiego's High Energy Density Science Summer School! During the visit, students had the opportunity to tour our Inertial Fusion Energy facility and @d3dfusion, which is operated by GA on behalf of @Energy. #FusionEnergy #STEM
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You've heard of ships in a bottle, but how about a drone in a capsule? This 5-mm-diameter polymer capsule with a tiny Predator drone inside was created using GA's advanced 3D-printing capabilities. ga.com/micromanufacturing/ad…
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We congratulate the DIII-D National Fusion Facility, @d3dfusion, for announcing the successful completion of its research campaign which included the highest-powered negative triangularity experiments in history. Learn more: bit.ly/442jglG #FusionEnergy
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ITER Central Solenoid module 1 (right) is now on its way to France! It will be joined by module 2 later this year. @us_iter @iterorg
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You're looking at future innovators, leaders and disruptors! Good luck to our 2025 interns as they take off to the next step in their careers 🚀
#GeneralAtomicsInterns #GrowWithGA
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As the director of @d3dfusion, Dr. Richard Buttery oversees #fusionenergy research at GA, the only @doescience user facility operated by a privately held company. Learn more about a typical day for Richard in this recently published profile: energy.gov/science/articles/… #physics
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Today and every day, we honor veterans for their service. We send a special thank you to all the veterans and their families here at General Atomics who contribute their experience and expertise to our teams. Happy Veterans Day!
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Another piece of the puzzle is on the move! Our magnet team has shipped the sixth Central Solenoid module to the ITER site in France—the final part of what will become the world’s most powerful pulsed superconducting magnet.
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Yesterday the third Central Solenoid module arrived at the @iterorg facility in France! We're very happy the module got to the facility safely and is ready to be placed in the heart of ITER. Only 3 more modules to go until the Central Solenoid is complete! #FusionEnergy
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GA scientists are working on the NSTX-U tokamak to explore the relationship between fast ions and #fusion performance @energy @doescience
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Check out GA’s new Laboratory for Developing Rep-rated Instrumentation and Experiments with Lasers (GALADRIEL), which provides a flexible platform for Inertial #fusionenergy experiments. ga.com/galadriel/
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We are happy to be in Washington DC today for Fusion Day! The annual event offers fusion scientists the opportunity to meet with their Congressional offices to educate them about the importance and promise of #fusionenergy and #plasmaresearch.
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General Atomics was honored to host @RepMarcyKaptur, Chair of the @AppropsDems Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, at the @d3dfusion. Thank you, Rep. Kaptur, for championing #FusionEnergy research!
We were honored to welcome @RepMarcyKaptur, Chair of the @AppropsDems Subcommittee on Energy & Water Development. Rep. Kaptur met early career scientists, observed a fusion experiment, and discussed the drive to #FusionEnergy. Thank you, Rep. Kaptur, for taking the time to visit!
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Be at the forefront of innovation. We want you to conceptualize the next generation of aircraft systems at @GenAtomics_ASI.
See our open systems engineering roles: bit.ly/3ClO0Vl
#GeneralAtomics #GrowWithGA #FreedomtoExplore
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If a superconducting magnet gets too hot, it can suddenly become far more resistive and its stored energy must be shed. This dump resistor used for GA’s ITER Central Solenoid testing can absorb 1 gigajoule of energy in 6 seconds @us_iter @iterorg
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The first module fabricated by GA for the ITER Central Solenoid has passed final testing and is preparing for its trip to France and the ITER site! @ITERorg @us_iter
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Into the oven! The 5th of 7 modules GA is fabricating for the @ITERorg Central Solenoid heads into the furnace for five weeks of heat treating that will create the superconducting material in the core of its windings ga.com/magnet-technologies
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Last week, the DIII-D National Fusion Facility (@d3dfusion), operated by GA on behalf of @Energy, hosted virtual and in-person tours for #FusionEnergyWeek. Over 200 people attended and explored the facility with DIII-D scientists. Thanks to all of those who joined!
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North Point Defense is now part of General Atomics Integrated Intelligence, enhancing our capabilities in the rapidly evolving field of Signals Intelligence (SIGINT).
Learn more about the acquisition here: bit.ly/3QJ5DCq
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Develop and deploy end-to-end autonomous systems that enable unmanned aerial systems. Bring your machine learning experience to @genatomics_ASI.
Find your role: bit.ly/3FKyuEB
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After a summer spent working closely with their General Atomics mentors, our @Energy SULI/CCI interns shared their learnings with the fusion community at APS-DPP, one of the industry's largest conferences!
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From the scientists working to advance our understanding of physics to the engineers developing new designs, materials, and components for #fusionenergy, the need for a diverse workforce has never been so important. GA is proud to support @Women_in_Fusion
WiN IAEA presents WiF!
Join us on February 13, where Women in Fusion is introduced by @WiN_IAEA! You will meet the IAEA DG, ITER, WiF, WiN IAEA as well as representatives from Finland, Spain and US. bit.ly/3WQRPq9
#fusionenergy #womeninstem #stem #womenempowerment
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GA was proud to host @RepScottPeters and @SaraJacobsCA today at our Magnet Technologies Center in Poway, where they learned about GA’s many activities in support of the @iterorg experiment to establish the viability of #fusion energy @us_iter
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2025 marks seven decades of creating the paradigm through a constant pursuit of mission excellence. What General Atomics innovations will change the world next?
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Have you ever wanted to visit ITER and see the amazing things that are being done for the future of clean energy? You may not be able to visit in person, but you can now take a live virtual tour of the entire facility. Advance registration is required: iter.org/visiting/virtual
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Happy New Year from all of us at the GA Energy Group! We're looking forward to seeing what 2024 has in store during this transformative time for fusion energy science and technologies. #FusionEnergy #GeneralAtomics
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GA scientists working at the DIII-D National Fusion Facility have made an important discovery that could improve the stability of future fusion reactors @Energy @doescience
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Taking aviation to the next level. @genatomics_ASI is on the cutting edge of flight technology and growing.
Apply to our engineering team: bit.ly/3zglx23
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GA scientist Xi Chen led experiments on DIII-D that demonstrated a way to double the efficiency of electron cyclotron waves used to drive the plasma current, using a new approach that launches waves from the top of the tokamak conferences.iaea.org/event/2…
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One of the seven modules GA is fabricating for the @ITERorg Central Solenoid emerges from the furnace after five weeks of heat treating to create the superconducting material in the core of its windings ga.com/magnet-technologies
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Congratulations to @lasers_llnl on this incredible achievement! General Atomics is proud to create the vital target capsules and target assemblies that lead to these amazing results. Learn more: ga.com/inertial-fusion/
Exclusive: Laser-powered fusion experiment more than doubles its power output | TechCrunch techcrunch.com/2025/05/17/la…
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A great day for #fusion #energy! ITER machine assembly is about to start, and the event will be streamed live from France at 10 a.m. Paris time tomorrow (1 a.m. PDT) @iterorg #ITER #ITERAssemblyStarts
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General Atomics is excited to be at #APSDPP this week. Be sure to stop by our exhibit at the conference to learn about our capabilities and opportunities to collaborate at @d3dfusion. #fusion #fusionenergy #STEM
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Shown in this 1966 photo with its co-inventor, legendary GA physicist Tihiro Ohkawa, the toroidal multipole was one of the first fusion research devices developed at GA, and would go on to set a record for plasma containment.
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Check out @doescience’s profile on @d3dfusion director Dr. Richard Buttery. DIII-D is the largest magnetic fusion device in the United States. As an @Energy Office of Science user facility, DIII-D plays a leading role in the advancement of #fusionenergy. energy.gov/science/articles/…
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GA scientists are using #machinelearning to control the plasma in the DIII-D tokamak @31st_SOFT2020 #soft2020 #soft2020eu #31st_SOFT2020 ga.com/soft2020/
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This week, we're excited to be exhibiting at @SOFT24_DCU in Ireland! We're having a great time connecting with scientists and engineers from around the world to discuss the latest developments in #fusionenergy research. Be sure to stop by our booth and say hi! #SOFT2024 #fusion
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An egg crate or a stack of soda cans? No, it’s a tiny 3D-printed polymer component manufactured by GA, one of many we build for experiments at DOE’s national labs. Each tube is about 5 microns wide bit.ly/3dKKXnS
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