Ep 117: Kathryn McCarthy, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

In this episode we discuss... Kathryn's background in nuclear engineering and personal journey in the nuclear industry The evolution of fusion and a deep dive into liquid metal magnetohydrodynamics Kathryn's work with liquid metal magnetohydrodynamics in the Soviet Union A deep dive into volatilization The Advanced Fuel Cycle Initiative aka The Fuel Cycle R&D Program and Kathryn's work optimizing the backend of the fuel cycle Low level waste repositories and the political challenges surrounding new repository sites Canada Nuclear Lab's mission to promote SMR's (small modular reactors) How a healthy dynamic between national laboratories and the industry can spur implementation Canada Nuclear Lab's work in the hydrogen space Canada versus US regulation timelines and alternative paths to expedite licensing Canada Nuclear Lab's research surrounding radiation and targeted alpha therapy and their potential impact on the industry at large