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Materials Science & Technology
The objectives of MSTD are: promote the advancement of materials science in Nuclear Science Technology; support the multidisciplines which constitute it; encourage research by providing a forum for the presentation, exchange, and documentation of relevant information; promote the interaction and communication among its members; and recognize and reward its members for significant contributions to the field of materials science in nuclear technology.
Meeting Spotlight
Utility Working Conference and Vendor Technology Expo
August 8–11, 2021
Marco Island, FL|JW Marriott Marco Island
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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Fusion Science and Technology
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DOE puts $9.35 million toward high-energy-density plasma research
The Department of Energy’s Office of Science (DOE-SC) and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) on July 27 announced $9.35 million for 21 research projects in high-energy-density laboratory plasmas. High-energy-density (HED) plasma research, originally developed to support the U.S. nuclear weapons program, has applications in astrophysics, fusion power plant development, medicine, nuclear and particle physics, and radioisotope production.
Technical Session|Sponsored by RPSD
Tuesday, June 15, 2021|1:15–3:00PM (2:15–4:00PM EDT)|Room 7
Session Chair:
Andrew Rosenstrom
Alternate Chair:
Lucas M. Rolison
Session Organizer:
Amir A. Bahadori
Staff Producer:
Julie Bry (ANS)
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KSU TRIGA Mark II Nuclear Reactor MCNP6 Model Improvements for Cell Irradiation Facility Design
Eric Giunta (Kansas State Univ.), Rabab Elzohery (Kansas State Univ.), Angela Gearhardt (Kansas State Univ.), John C. Boyington (Kansas State Univ.), Alan T. Cebula (Kansas State Univ.), Jeremy Roberts (Kansas State Univ.), Amir A. Bahadori (Kansas State Univ.)
Summary
Breakdown of Assumptions for 1D Radiation Transport in Air: Effects from Ground
L. M. Rolison (LANL), M. L. Fensin (LANL)
Variance Reduction Complications when Computing an Energy Dependent Dose Response in a Single Calculation
M. L. Fensin (LANL)
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