- What is fusion energy?
Fusion energy is the process that powers the sun and the stars. It is the reaction in which two atoms of
hydrogen combine together, or fuse, to form an atom of helium. Today, scientists from around the
world are conducting research to help create that same power here on Earth. Fusion energy will
provide a clean, safe, and abundant form of power that can be used to light our homes, schools, and neighborhood parks.
- What is General Atomics role in fusion energy?
General Atomics is researching and developing two forms of fusion energy: magnetic confinement
fusion and inertial confinement fusion. General Atomics is the home of DIII-D, the largest magnetic
fusion facility, in the United States, and is a target provider for the national inertial confinement
fusion program.
- Where can I find information on energy technologies and products developed by General Atomics?
General Atomics is a target fabrication contractor for the Department of Energy, U.S. Inertial
Confinement Fusion Program, supplying many thousands of targets and components each year. We
also make custom equipment for target fabrication and characterization and cryogenic target systems.
For more information, please see our Target Catalog.
- Where can I order General Atomics fusion education materials for my classroom?
Much of the educational material we have developed is available on our website, and all materials are
available by mail. To preview, download, and print selected excerpts, or to make a request, please see
the Educational Material section of our education and outreach website.
- Where is General Atomics located?
The main General Atomics campus is located on a 120-acre site in San Diego, California,
approximately 15 miles north of downtown's San Diego International Airport, mostly via Interstate 5.
It is also about 120 miles south of Los Angeles International Airport, mostly via Interstates 405 and 5.
For directions, please see the Visitor section of the General Atomics website.
- Where can I find information on General Atomics jobs, internships, and post doc positions?
General Atomics seeks the diverse talent and unique perspectives necessary to solve some of today's
most critical and challenging scientific and engineering problems. Find the right opportunity for you
in the General Atomics Career Center.
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