

Illustration
Illustration of how a single crystal sample of silicon deforms during shock compression on nanosecond timescales.

NOTE: As of June 2025 and in coordination with the Office of Fusion Energy Sciences, the MEC-U project is on hold. Work at MEC, supported by FES, continues to be prioritized, advancing critical research and innovation focused on the science and technology needed for fusion power.
Illustration of how a single crystal sample of silicon deforms during shock compression on nanosecond timescales.