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Understanding radiation damage in materials is crucial for improving material performance and durability. This process affects materials on the nanoscale and significantly impacts their overall behavior. By conducting irradiations using a transmission electron microscope (TEM), we can directly visualize the nanoscale effects of radiation damage, gaining valuable insights.

This presentation will explore the benefits, drawbacks, complexities, and valuable insights from conducting these essential studies.

Join us on Friday, November 08, at the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History. Doors open at 5:30 pm. The presentation begins at 6:00 pm and ends at 7:30 pm.

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Admission is $10 per person, and you must be 21 years old to attend. Admission will provide each guest with one beer ticket. Guests can purchase additional drinks. IDs are required. Please drink responsibly. Please email us with any questions.

About Our Speaker

Dr. Eric Lang is an Assistant Professor leading research on ion-materials interactions, focusing on materials for future nuclear fission and fusion reactors. He has been at the University of New Mexico since August 2022, performing research in refractory metal fabrication, irradiation testing in simulated fusion reactor conditions, in situ characterization and analysis, and small-scale mechanical testing. He earned his doctorate and master’s degrees in nuclear, plasma, and radiological engineering from the University of Illinois – Urbana Champaign and a bachelor’s degree in engineering physics from the same institution. He holds memberships in the American Nuclear Society, Materials Research Society, The Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society, and the American Physical Society.