General Atomics Fusion Education Tour

General Atomics (GA) has been an international leader in magnetic fusion research since the 1960s. The DIII-D National Fusion Facility, operated by GA for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), is the largest magnetic fusion research facility operating in the U.S. Magnetic fusion research at GA has led to vital scientific discoveries as well as spinoff technologies that have advanced the state of the art in medical diagnostics, transportation, semiconductors, electronics, and defense applications, including the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) being deployed on the next generation of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers.

The DIII-D Facility Tour is a General Atomics Fusion Education field trip suitable for  grades 5-12 and encompasses both advanced technology and fundamental scientific principles. Under the guidance of scientists and engineers, students explore multiple hands-on demonstration stations covering topics in design and engineering,, data acquisition, fusion production, and plasma control. 

Some of the topics covered will include:
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• Plasma – the 4th state of matter and the first step to fusion
• Radiation, radioactivity, and risk assessment
• Data acquisition and analysis
• The electromagnetic spectrum
• The DIII-D tokamak & control room
• Computer aided design/engineering
• Discussions of energy use, environmental impact, college preparation 
  for scientific careers

DATE:          Wednesday, February 13, 2019, 9 AM through 12:30 PM, and Wednesday, February 20, 2019, 9 AM - 12:30 PM

WHO:          Students in grades 5th through 12th of CFS families who are members of a CFS support group or Associate Members.

WHERE:     3550 General Atomics Ct., San Diego, CA

COST:         $5.00 per family registration fee

NOTE:         This is a unique experience to see the behind the scenes of a working tokamak!  Because this is a secure facility, names of all attendees must be submitted prior to arrival, reservations will be closed when we reach our maximum capacity and a waiting list will be started!  

This trip is full!  All those on the current waiting list will be allowed to attend on one of the 2 above dates.  Each family who has paid their registration fee will be informed via e-mail regarding their date and all pertinent information!
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You must pay your reservation fee in order to keep your spot!!!
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