From September 28 to 30, 2024, the “Frontier Fusion Research Symposium” was held in Leshan, Sichuan Province, with HHMAX invited to participate. The event was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China Key Project, “Study on Radiation Drive Source Characteristics of Six-Hole Spherical Cavity Targets in Inertial Confinement Fusion.”
The symposium brought together leading experts and scholars from top-tier research institutions and universities across China, including the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing Institute of Applied Physics and Computational Mathematics, China Nuclear Power Engineering Company, Southwest Jiaotong University Fusion Science Institute, China Institute of Atomic Energy, China Academy of Engineering Physics, Southwestern Institute of Physics, Shenzhen Technology University, National University of Defense Technology, and Shanghai Normal University.
Following the opening ceremony, Academician Wan Baonian from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, delivered a keynote report on the Research Overview of Magnetic Confinement Fusion Energy. Professor Xu Yuhong, Director of the Southwest Jiaotong University Fusion Science Institute, showcased progress on China’s first quasi-axisymmetric stellarator (CFQS), while Dr. Zhong Wülv, Director of the Southwestern Institute of Physics, introduced advancements in the HL-3 Tokamak device and its experimental milestones.
Experts from the China Institute of Atomic Energy, China Academy of Engineering Physics, Beijing Institute of Applied Physics and Computational Mathematics, and other institutions also shared cutting-edge research achievements across fusion-related disciplines. A total of 27 presentations covered critical areas such as magnetic confinement fusion, inertial confinement fusion, atomic-molecular parameter studies, and engineering challenges in fusion reactor development.
After the conference, attendees visited the China Fusion Energy Museum in Leshan. The museum houses historical archives, device models, and exhibits documenting China’s nuclear fusion research journey, each piece reflecting the ingenuity and dedication of generations of scientists and engineers.
The symposium provided a robust platform for researchers to exchange ideas and foster collaborations, significantly contributing to the advancement of fusion energy technologies. HHMAX’s participation underscores its commitment to driving innovation in this transformative field.