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Reactor Physics
The division's objectives are to promote the advancement of knowledge and understanding of the fundamental physical phenomena characterizing nuclear reactors and other nuclear systems. The division encourages research and disseminates information through meetings and publications. Areas of technical interest include nuclear data, particle interactions and transport, reactor and nuclear systems analysis, methods, design, validation and operating experience and standards. The Wigner Award heads the awards program.
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Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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NRC cuts fees by 50 percent for advanced reactor applicants
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has announced it has amended regulations for the licensing, inspection, special projects, and annual fees it will charge applicants and licensees for fiscal year 2025.
Technical Session|Sponsored by Fundamental Irradiation Damage
Tuesday, December 12, 2023|10:00–11:40AM CST|Galerie 6
Session Chair:
William J. Weber (University of Tennessee)
Alternate Chair:
Flyura Djurabekova (Univ. Helsinki)
Track Organizers:
Steve Zinkle (University of Tennessee & Oak Ridge National Laboratory)
Mitra Taheri (Johns Hopkins University)
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Accurate High-Energy Repulsive Interatomic Potentials from Quantum Chemical Calculations
10:00–10:40AM CST
Kai Nordlund (Univ. Helsinki), Susi Lehtola (Univ. Helsinki), Gerhard Hobler (TU Wien)
Paper
Resolution of Xenon Gas Bubbles in UMo Fuels
10:40–11:00AM CST
Linu Malakkal (INL), ATM Jahid Hasan (INL), Mathew Swisher (INL), Benjamin Beeler (NCSU)
Conventional Technology and Future Development of Artificial Barriers for Disposal of Low-Level Radioactive Waste in Japan
11:00–11:20AM CST
Yu Kogawa (Hachinohe College), Yuto Imaizumi (Hachinohe College), Kazuhito Niwase (Hachinohe College)
Fundamental Surface Reconstruction and Formation of Phyllosilicate Waste Barrier Materials
11:20–11:40AM CST
An T. Ta (Univ. Florida), R. Seaton Ullberg (Univ. Florida), Simon R. Phillpot (Univ. Florida)
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