Ep 110: Lou Qualls, Oak Ridge National Labs

In this episode we discuss...


Lou’s background in fusion and personal journey in the
nuclear space

Lou’s work as the national technical director for molten salt
reactors

Stellarator versus tokamak plasmas

The important roles of neutral beams and pellets

Challenges in nuclear fission

Uses of hydro reactors in scientific testing   

A deep dive into Project Prometheus and space power
initiatives

The resurgence of interest in molten salt reactors

The Advanced Reactor Technology program within the U.S.
Department of Energy

Common challenges among developers and ways in which we can
overcome them

Interactions of fission products with salt

Designing for contingency versus replacement