Accelerating a fusion-powered future.
With industrialized plasma measurement systems. Accurate, reliable and deployable diagnostics purpose-built for next generation fusion prototypes.
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Throughout history, energy innovation has underpinned human prosperity.
The creation of a star on earth.
Fusion has a measurement problem.
The path to commercially viable fusion reactors is long and costly, with many unknowns. Extensive plasma measurement systems are needed.
For fusion companies, they provide the essential plasma data for reactor development. For fusion investors, they provide evidence of commercial viability needed to commit further capital.
Every company builds the same systems in-house.
Every company needs the same plasma diagnostics for R&D, but they each build them in-house, despite them not being core IP. This is limiting measurement quality and delaying commercialization across the industry.
There is no standard way to validate results
Peer-reviewed publications take over a year. Ad-hoc diligence committees are too irregular. There is no standard way to validate plasma results for investors.
Reactors instruments don't exist yet
The instruments needed for high-neutron fusion reactors don't exist. Someone has to build them.
Daedal Systems is building the measurement infrastructure for the fusion energy industry.
Standardized, industrialized suites of plasma diagnostic systems, delivered on full-service contracts. We offer reliable, quality measurements delivered throughout machine operation.
Thomson Scattering
Electron temperature and density, measured from scattered laser light. The gold standard since the dawn of the industry.
X-ray Ion-Doppler Crystal Spectroscopy
Ion temperature, electron temperature and flow velocity, read from X-ray emission lines.
Vis-UV Spectroscopy
High resolution characterization of plasma emission spectra.
Our value proposition to fusion companies.
Quality and speed
High-quality, fast-turnaround diagnostic suites previously deployed and qualified on machines across the industry.
Focus
Every engineer works on reactor-relevant technology to build core IP.
Validation
Measurements taken by a third party willing to put our name behind them.
The Team
W. Henry Gould
Founder and CEO
Former Technical Project Manager of Plasma Diagnostics at General Fusion.
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Alon Hazan
Chief Technology and Product Officer
Senior Technology Executive, Former Chief Technology Officer at RetiSpec
Johan Frenje
Technical Advisor
John Rice
Technical Advisor
Earl Scime
Technical Advisor
Build the measurement infrastructure upon which fusion will be realized.
At Daedal, we believe the fastest path to commercial fusion is to give every reactor architecture the best possible plasma information. Work at Daedal propels the whole industry forward. Come build with us.
Fusion companies
Tell us about your machine and your measurement needs. We'll come back with what a diagnostic suite on contract looks like for you.
Investors
If you invest in fusion or deep-tech infrastructure, we'd like to talk.