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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.
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2025 ANS Annual Conference
June 15–18, 2025
Chicago, IL|Chicago Marriott Downtown
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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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Nominations open for CNTA awards
Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness is accepting nominations for its Fred C. Davison Distinguished Scientist Award and its Nuclear Service Award. Nominations for both awards must be submitted by August 1.
The awards will be presented this fall as part of the CNTA’s annual Edward Teller Lecture event.
2025
Stephen A. Fleger Kenneth G. Lowery
2024
Steven A. ArndtRichard J. Stattel
2023
David Desaulniers
2022
Imre and Maria Pázsit
2021
Ronald L. BoringRizwan Uddin
2020
David L. RahnRichard T. Wood
2019
Prof. Poong Hyun SeongDr. Lewis F. Hanes
2018
Dr. Jin JiangDr. Belle Upadhyaya
2017
Dr. Joseph NaserMr. Ted Quinn
2016
Arndt Lindner
2015
Gary Lynn JohnsonJohn M. O’Hara
2014
Douglas ChapinHidekazu Yoshikawa
2013
Dieter H. WachJulius J. Persensky
2012
Oszvald Glockler
2011
Rafael B. Perez
2010
Robert E. Uhrig