2024 Real-Time Communications Conference Sponsorship Gold Sponsorship - 5000$ For more information on sponsor and exhibitor opportunities, please get in touch with Tom Costello at [email protected] or 847-890-5061 Co-sponsored by: IEEE REAL-TIME COMMUNICATIONS LAB Chicago, Illinois, United States
Dr. Tom Mehlhorn - University of Michigan From KMS Fusion to HB11 Energy, Xcimer Energy, and Fuse Federal USA; A 50 Year Inertial Fusion Energy Perspective The achievement of ignition and gain on NIF has validated the scientific basis of inertial confinement fusion (ICF). The Department of Energy (DOE) and venture capital funded private companies are again interested in inertial fusion energy (IFE). The new DOE Milestone-Based Fusion Development Program and other Federal programs are creating public–private partnerships to accelerate progress toward fusion pilot plants. The U.S. leads in ICF, but the race to develop the first IFE power plant is an international competition. Private companies will need to play a leading role in developing the necessary technologies. This talk will provide a 50-year perspective as well as discuss promising strategies for the U.S. IFE program from both public and private viewpoints. It will also describe the research of three companies that I am advising: HB11 Energy Pty Ltd. (aneutronic proton–boron fuel cycle), 2) Xcimer Energy (IFE technology to achieve high laser energies), and 3) Fuse Federal (next generation pulsed power technologies for both defense and energy applications). Speaker(s): Tom, Agenda: 3PM: Welcome and Introductions 3:10PM: Lecture 3:45PM: Q&A Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/442408
Title: Physiological Radar for Biomedical Monitoring and Smart Buildings Prof. Victor Manuel Lubecke Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA Abstract: Doppler radar technology can measure human physiological activity for a wide range of biomedical needs. Compact economical radar systems have been demonstrated as a non-invasive means of measuring vital signs through clothing and bedding, including heart and respiratory rates and signatures, activity, sleep posture, tidal respiratory volume, and pulse pressure. The value of such physiological monitoring extends beyond healthcare for applications including search and rescue, secure authentication, and smart buildings. This talk will provide an overview of state of the art in Doppler radar physiological monitoring and related applications. Bio: Victor Manuel Lubecke received the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from Caltech in 1990 and 1995, respectively, and the B.S. degree from Cal Poly Pomona in 1986. He is currently a professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He was previously with Bell Laboratories, Lucent Technologies, where his research focused on remote sensing and microelectromechanical systems for biomedical and industrial applications. Before that, he was with NASA JPL, and RIKEN, where his research involved terahertz and MEMS technologies for space remote sensing and communications. He has authored over 250 peer-reviewed publications, holds eight U.S. patents, and co-founded two start-up companies. He is an IEEE Fellow, a Fulbright Senior Scholar and an emeritus Distinguished Microwave Lecturer (DML) IEEE MTT-S. Co-sponsored by: IEEE MTT-S Speaker(s): Victor Manuel Lubecke Room: SEO 636, Bldg: Science and Engineering Offices (SEO) Building, 851 S Morgan St, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60607
Our next MIPSE seminar will be presented by Dr. Thomas Mehlhorn, former director of Plasma Physics at the Naval Research Laboratory and now advisor to fusion startups. Dr. Mehlhorn’s seminar is titled “From KMS Fusion to HB11 Energy, Xcimer Energy, and Fuse Federal USA; A 50 Year Inertial Fusion Energy Perspective”, and will be presented on Wednesday, October 30, at 3:00 pm in room 1018 Dow. Dr. Mehlhorn will provide a unique perspective on investigating the science and developing the technologies that will be required to deliver inertial-confinement-fusion generated electricity to the grid. The roles of national and international, government funded programs, and the private sector in achieving this goal will be discussed. The seminar will be conducted in person and simulcast via Zoom: Zoom meeting: (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://umich.zoom.us/j/98163860657__;!!HXCxUKc!0NphjgvS1Dd6Wtjvd6h7JUrF0QNcNZsijrxmQLcbMMhrzzev2je2naVRB9_mxcaOj8hHcoJ4I3rb7zNY$) Passcode: MIPSE Speaker(s): Dr. Tom Mehlhorn, Room: Room 1018 Dow, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, 48109, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/443031
With all the budget cuts in our education system, a lot of “extras” have been taken out of our schools. The SKPL program puts those premium learning experiences back into the communities, making them free and accessible to the public. IEEE- Region 4 believes all children – regardless of race, gender, financial condition, or home environment – should have access to high-quality, hands-on STEM learning experiences. By making catalyst grants available to public libraries, they are empowered to start their own science kit collections that are free and accessible to the public. As a volunteer-based organization, IEEE- Region 4 is looking for people that are passionate about STEM education and are interested in helping to bring SKPL to children in their communities. This presentation will include the SKPL mission, purpose and process as well as the history of SKPL. Why SKPL is important and how Life Members can make a difference will be discussed. Co-sponsored by: IEEE Region 4 Speaker(s): John, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/440805
Doing useful measurements with a $300 VNA to 4 GHz Speaker(s): Eric Bogatin, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/437535
