From May 12 to 15, the 8th International Conference on Matter and Radiation at Extremes (ICMRE 2025) was held in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province. Co-hosted by the Institute of Applied Physics and Computational Mathematics (IAPCM) and Shaanxi Normal University, and supported by the academic journal Matter and Radiation at Extremes (MRE), the conference aimed to foster global collaboration and advance research in extreme-condition physics and radiation. HHMAX (Chengdu) Technology Co., Ltd. attended the event and delivered a keynote presentation at the “Inertial Confinement Fusion and Innovative Fusion Approaches” sub-forum.
Launched in 2016 by the China Academy of Engineering Physics (CAEP), Matter and Radiation at Extremes (MRE) is an international journal dedicated to cutting-edge research in extreme science. The biennial ICMRE series provides an open, high-level platform for global scholars to share and disseminate advanced knowledge. This year’s conference attracted experts from around the world to discuss topics including fundamental physics under extreme conditions, inertial confinement fusion, radiation hydrodynamics, high-pressure physics, and materials science. Representing HHMAX, Dr. Zheng Chunyang, Chief Physicist, and Tao Zhihao, Plasma Simulation Researcher, participated in the event.
At the “Inertial Confinement Fusion and Innovative Fusion Approaches” sub-forum, Tao Zhihao presented a keynote speech titled “The Coupling Mechanism of Confinement and Dissipation in Dynamic FRC Plasma Transport”, focusing on HHMAX’s research on field-reversed configuration (FRC) technology. He highlighted that the findings have been successfully applied to HHMAX’s fusion device, HHMAX-901, marking a critical step toward advancing the commercialization of controlled nuclear fusion. The presentation drew significant attention, with attendees actively engaging in technical discussions with HHMAX’s R&D team afterward.
Through this conference, HHMAX’s researchers deepened exchanges with global peers, particularly in inertial confinement fusion and innovative fusion approaches. These interactions are expected to accelerate progress in commercializing controlled nuclear fusion and solidify HHMAX’s leadership in driving next-generation energy solutions.