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ANS Student Conference 2025
April 3–5, 2025
Albuquerque, NM|The University of New Mexico
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Argonne scientists use AI to detect hidden defects in stainless steel
Imagine you’re constructing a bridge or designing an airplane, and everything appears flawless on the outside. However, microscopic flaws beneath the surface could weaken the entire structure over time.
These hidden defects can be difficult to detect with traditional inspection methods, but a new technology developed by scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory is changing that. Using artificial intelligence and advanced imaging techniques, researchers have developed a method to reveal these tiny flaws before they become critical problems.
Technical Session
Tuesday, May 10, 2022|10:30AM–12:30PM EDT|Calypso
Session Chair:
Susannah Howieson (DOE)
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Alternate Chair:
Donald Helton (NASA)
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UK Progress on Nuclear Space Power Systems
Jacob White (National Nuclear Laboratory), Tim Tinsley (National Nuclear Laboratory), Daniel Thatcher (Rolls-Royce Submarines), Oliver Ward (Rolls-Royce Submarines), Gary Jones (Rolls-Royce Submarines)
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Nuclear Propulsion and Trajectory Trades for a Mars Transit System
Christine M. Edwards (Lockheed Martin Space), Timothy Cichan (Lockheed Martin Space), Lisa May (Lockheed Martin Space)
Reactor and Coolant System Technology Maturation Strategy for Nuclear Electric Propulsion Applications
Dasari V. Rao (LANL), Kelsa Palomares (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), Roger Myers (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center), Frank Curran (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center), Kurt Polzin (NASA), Adam Martin (NASA)
Evolution of Kilopower Reactors from Kilowatts to Megawatts
David Poston (Space Nuclear Power Corp.), Marc Gibson (Space Nuclear Power Corp.), Patrick McClure (Space Nuclear Power Corp.)
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