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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.
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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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Natalie Cannon is passionate about nuclear policy
Some people are born leaders, and some people make themselves leaders. Take Natalie Cannon, a fourth-year doctoral candidate in the Department of Nuclear and Radiological Engineering and Medical Physics at the Georgia Institute of Technology. She has been driven to succeed since she was a teenager in Southern California, when she was inspired by NASA’s Mars Exploration Program.
Technical Session|Sponsored by RPSD
Monday, June 13, 2022|3:15–5:00PM PDT|San Simeon B
Session Chair:
Adam Hecht
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Amir A. Bahadori
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Neutron Detection for Radiological Emergency
Sanjoy Mukhopadhyay (Nevada Nuclear Security Site), Richard J. Maurer (Nevada Nuclear Security Site), Johnny Grimes (Nevada Nuclear Security Site)
Paper
Muon Imaging for Used Nuclear Fuel Dry-Cask Storage Verification
Jesus Valencia (Univ. New Mexico), Dominic Lioce (Univ. New Mexico), Adam A. Hecht (Univ. New Mexico)
Non-Linear Cherenkov Muon Spectrometer Using Multi-Layer Pressurized C3F8 Gas Radiators
J. Bae (Purdue), S. Chatzidakis (Purdue)
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