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Division Spotlight
Accelerator Applications
The division was organized to promote the advancement of knowledge of the use of particle accelerator technologies for nuclear and other applications. It focuses on production of neutrons and other particles, utilization of these particles for scientific or industrial purposes, such as the production or destruction of radionuclides significant to energy, medicine, defense or other endeavors, as well as imaging and diagnostics.
Meeting Spotlight
International Conference on Mathematics and Computational Methods Applied to Nuclear Science and Engineering (M&C 2025)
April 27–30, 2025
Denver, CO|The Westin Denver 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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Sam Altman steps down as Oklo board chair
Advanced nuclear company Oklo Inc. has new leadership for its board of directors as billionaire Sam Altman is stepping down from the position he has held since 2015. The move is meant to open new partnership opportunities with OpenAI, where Altman is CEO, and other artificial intelligence companies.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by RRSD
Wednesday, June 19, 2024|10:00–11:45AM PDT|Jasmine E
Session Chair:
Forrest Shriver (Sentinel Devices)
Alternate Chair:
Young Soo Park
Session Organizers:
Adam J. Carroll
Fan Zhang (Georgia Tech)
Utilizing robots and intelligent machines in nuclear industry is beneficial to offset human labor, reduce human exposure to hazardous conditions, such as high-heat or elevated radiation environments, and increase the overall efficacy of inspection and maintenance by providing additional sensing. This panel will discuss the current advancement, opportunities, and challenges of the implements and applications of robots and intelligent machines in nuclear power plants.
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