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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
2024 ANS Winter Conference and Expo
November 17–21, 2024
Orlando, FL|Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
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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The D&D of SM-1A
With the recent mobilization at the site of the former SM-1A nuclear power plant at Fort Greely, Alaska, the Radiological Health Physics Regional Center of Expertise, located at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Baltimore District, began its work toward the decommissioning and dismantlement of its third nuclear power plant, this time located just 175 miles south of the Arctic Circle.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by YMG
Tuesday, June 13, 2023|1:00–2:45PM EDT|Marriott 3
Session Chair:
Patrick J. Snouffer
Alternate Chair:
Harsh S. Desai
Session Organizer:
Julianne McCallum
A reinvigorated pursuit of space exploration has taken off, and nuclear applications are supporting the effort in new and varied ways. This session will explore different nuclear technologies for space, developer's current efforts, priorities and challenges for deploying nuclear technology in space, commercial and government customers of space nuclear technology as well as what regulatory and policy efforts are needed to realize the potential of applied nuclear technology in space.
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