Fusion Expo: Oct 25 - Nov 15 2010, Brussels
FREE ENTRANCE
Opening hours : all days from 10h00 to 18h00
EXCEPT for the days during which the following opening hours are valid :
· Monday 25/10 PM (14h – 18h)
· Saturdays : 30/10, 6/11 & 13/11 : PM (14h – 18h)
Monday 01/11 PM (14h – 18h)
Thursday 11/11 PM (14h – 18h)
· Wednesdays :
27/10 : AM (10h – 14h)
03/11 : AM (10h – 14h)
10/11 : AM (10h – 14h)
& Sundays : 31/10, 7/11 & 14/11 : PM (14h – 18h)
This fall, ITER-Belgium and the Association “EURATOM-Belgian State” will host the Fusion Expo. This is an exhibition on fusion and its potential as a possible sustainable future energy source. The expo also describes the exact role of the next step fusion machine, ITER, which will be located in Cadarache (France) and will unite the efforts of 7 international partners, namely the European Union, the USA, the Russian Federation, India, Japan, China and South-Korea. In terms of the total number of inhabitants of the countries involved, and in view of the multitude of technologies required to build and operate the device, ITER is viewed by some as the most ambitious project mankind has ever initiated.
Fusion is the process that drives the stars. Fusing nuclei of light atoms releases energy that can be used to produce electricity. The visitors will learn about this fascinating and interesting topic by panels, models, movies and interactive tools. Although the exhibition can be appreciated by all, it is especially tuned to third degree secondary school students.
The Fusion Expo will be held at the Palace of the Academies (right next to the Royal Palace), 1 Rue Ducale / Hertogstraat 1 in Brussels from October 25 until November 15 and its entrance is free.
Interested teachers can find detailed information on the www site http://www.iterbelgium.be, where they can also request to be sent a paper version of the poster of the exhibition (see picture) via "Contact us" . Whereas individuals can visit unannounced, groups are strongly encouraged to make prior reservations via the above website. For your group reservations for schools, companies, organizations, please use following registration link for groups.
The official opening exhibition will take place, in the presence of the press, on Monday October 25 at 13:00h by the Viscount Dirk Frimout and a visiting pupil. Schools are therefore highly welcome to be present at this event. Early registration for that date is recommended. You find a PRESS RELEASE on the opening of the Fusion Expo on October 15th. Count about 1h30 for a visit to the Fusion Expo.
An electronic version of the POSTER (jpg, 290kb) can also be downloaded here.
For an EXPO VIDEO CLIP, click here !
Some pictures of the Fusion Expo Opening on October 25th, 2010
