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Reactor Physics
The division's objectives are to promote the advancement of knowledge and understanding of the fundamental physical phenomena characterizing nuclear reactors and other nuclear systems. The division encourages research and disseminates information through meetings and publications. Areas of technical interest include nuclear data, particle interactions and transport, reactor and nuclear systems analysis, methods, design, validation and operating experience and standards. The Wigner Award heads the awards program.
Meeting Spotlight
2025 ANS Annual Conference
June 15–18, 2025
Chicago, IL|Chicago Marriott Downtown
Standards Program
The Standards Committee is responsible for the development and maintenance of voluntary consensus standards that address the design, analysis, and operation of components, systems, and facilities related to the application of nuclear science and technology. Find out What’s New, check out the Standards Store, or Get Involved today!
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NRC v. Texas: Supreme Court weighs challenge to NRC authority in spent fuel storage case
The State of Texas has not one but two ongoing federal court challenges to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission that could, if successful, turn decades of NRC regulations, precedent, and case law on its head.
Feature articles discuss the generation, handling, treatment, cleanup, transportation, storage, and disposal of radioactive waste. Articles are contributed by people working with utilities and those involved in legacy site work, in the medical, legal, university, consulting, and commercial areas, and from all levels of government.
Created by ANS in 1994, this specialty publication closely aligns with the expertise and work being done by members of the Decommissioning & Environmental Sciences, Fuel Cycle & Waste Management, and Robotics & Remote Systems professional divisions.
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This Products, Materials and Services Directory features nearly 500 suppliers listed throughout 173 categories of various products and services related to the business of radioactive waste management plus editorial coverage on Decontamination & Decommissioning and Environmental Remediation.
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