Minisymposium Presentation

In this open discussion, the obstacles that must be overcome to effectively incorporate the relevant physics for fusion energy devices will be considered. This round table discussion will explore the topics of the accompanying talks and will explore the avenues for funding, timelines, and major hurtles to accomplishing the goal of high-fidelity simulations. Participants will be encouraged to share ideas on techniques for bridging the gap between high-fidelity simulations and engineering-scale models. The three main topics of discussion will be:

(1) What engineering challenges does fusion energy face while working toward fusion reactor deployment? (2) What tools are needed to solve those engineering challenges? (3) How can AI and machine learning be leveraged to bridge the gap between high-fidelity modeling and engineering-scale analysis?