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Subcritical
Austin, US · Founded 2024 · 32 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors
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Subcritical Systems develops accelerator-driven nuclear energy systems that use a particle accelerator to sustain fission in a subcritical core for electrical power generation in the US. The technology is designed to be inherently safe with no criticality potential and cost-competitive with natural gas.
Founders & leadership
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Stuart HendersonChief Technology OfficerStuart Henderson is a particle accelerator physicist with 35 years of experience designing, building, and operating particle accelerator facilities. He is now leading Subcritical Systems, which develops accelerator-driven nuclear energy systems for electrical power generation.
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ERIC PITCHERSenior Vice President, NuclearDr. Eric Pitcher served as Deputy Division Leader of the Physics Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory and later as Head of the Target Division at the European Spallation Source in Sweden, where he led the design and construction of a major neutron scattering facility. He is now Senior Vice President of Nuclear at Subcritical Systems, which develops accelerator-driven nuclear energy systems.
Investors · 1
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Subcritical do?
- Subcritical Systems develops accelerator-driven nuclear energy systems that use a particle accelerator to sustain fission in a subcritical core for electrical power generation in the US. The technology is designed to be inherently safe with no criticality potential and cost-competitive with natural gas.
- Who are Subcritical's investors?
- Subcritical's investors include Future Ventures.
- Where is Subcritical headquartered?
- Subcritical is headquartered in Austin, US.