The evening before the event, fusion researchers from all over Austria gathered at the Gösser Bräu in Graz to enjoy fried chicken, beer, and passionate discussions about plasma physics and fusion research.
The Fusion Day itself began with the official opening by Prof. Friedrich Aumayr, Director of the Austrian Fusion Research Programme at the Austrian Academy of Sciences, followed by an inspiring keynote lecture by EUROfusion Programme Manager Gianfranco Federici entitled: “Towards a credible and attractive plan to deliver fusion (not just a promise)”
Afterwards, young scientists from across Austria presented their current research in a series of short talks. Representing our research unit, Benjamin Burazor-Domazet shared his latest results on deuterium retention in tungsten.
A successful Fusion Day – full of exchange, exciting presentations, and contagious enthusiasm for fusion energy!
