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