Applied Radiation Physics Section Leader, Culham Centre for Fusion Energy
Lee Packer currently leads the Applied Radiation Physics (ARP) group at CCFE. Over his career Lee has gained extensive and diverse experience within the UK nuclear sector as an expert in radiation transport simulation tools and analysis, radiological measurements, nuclear instrumentation development and radiation metrology. His group conducts a wide range of research, analysis and experimental activities focused on the development of fusion technologies and related strategic markets. These activities are funded through a sizable and expanding range of research grants and commercial contracts involving other fusion associations, universities and industry partners.
Nuclear fusion: how excited should we be?
Feb 24, 2022 20:50 pm UTC| Science
Theres been tremendous excitement about recent results from the Joint European Torus (JET) facility in the UK, hinting that the dream of nuclear fusion power is inching closer to reality. We know that fusion works it is...
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