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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
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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Latest News
Argonne creates new methodology for digital twins
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Argonne National Laboratory has added a new twist to digital twin technology for research into nuclear energy. According to Rui Hu, a principal nuclear engineer at Argonne, “Our digital twin technology introduces a significant step toward understanding and managing advanced nuclear reactors, enabling us to predict and respond to changes with the required speed and accuracy.”
The research of Hu and his colleagues, “Development of Whole System Digital Twins for Advanced Reactors: Leveraging Graph Neural Networks and SAM Simulations,” was published in the American Nuclear Society journal Nuclear Technology.
Virtual representation: A digital twin technology is an accurate virtual representation of a complex system. It is updated with real-time data from sensors applied to the physical system, such as a nuclear reactor.
Energizing The World
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Nuclear energy is no longer just about fission and fusion. There’s another driving force at play—you. The global nuclear community is an unstoppable energy source, powering progress every day.
Tap into that energy and help us light up our network at the 2025 ANS Annual Conference. More than an event, it’s a catalyst for collaboration that extends far beyond the walls of the Chicago Marriott Downtown—where the industry’s brightest minds converge to share insights, explore breakthroughs, and push the boundaries of what’s possible.
Plenary sessions spark fresh ideas, exploring how industry challenges become opportunities for innovation and teamwork.
Technical sessions fuel bold conversations on research, AI, education, nuclear law, economics, and more.
Industry partners showcase technological advancements that are redefining the future of nuclear energy.
But it’s not just the content that will inspire you—it’s the people. The energy we generate at this year’s event will resonate around the world, fueling global collaboration and progress. Together, we are energizing the world.
Monday, June 16,8:00–11:30 AM
Tuesday, June 17, 8:00–9:45 AM
Enhance your visibility at ANS Annual 2025 Conference by becoming a sponsor or exhibitor. All sponsors are recognized on the conference website, conference communications, at the Opening Plenary and on signage displayed throughout the conference. Sponsorship packages are limited, so reserve your sponsorship package early.
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