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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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ANS Student Conference 2025
April 3–5, 2025
Albuquerque, NM|The University of New Mexico
Standards Program
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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
Monday, May 8, 2023|10:30AM–12:10PM MDT|Boise Room
Session Chair:
Kelsa B. Palomares
Alternate Chair:
Vedant Mehta
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Rolls-Royce Space Micro Nuclear Programme
10:30–10:50AM MDT
Jonathan Adams (Rolls-Royce)
Key Technologies for Korean Space Heat Pipe Reactor
10:50–11:10AM MDT
Chan Soo Kim (KAERI), Sung Nam Lee (KAERI), Byung Ha Park (KAERI), Sung Hoon Choi (KAERI), Sooseok Yang (Korea Aerospace Research Institute)
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From the Moon to Mars and the Future for Space Nuclear
11:10–11:30AM MDT
Mikaela Blood (Lockheed Martin Space), Matthew Granger (Lockheed Martin Space), Barbara Fisher (Lockheed Martin Space), Timothy Cichan (Lockheed Martin Space), Nathan Kuehl (Lockheed Martin Space)
Heat Rejection Systems for Nuclear-Powered Spacecraft
11:30–11:50AM MDT
Adon Delgado Jr. (Aerospace Corp.), Matthew Harrison (Aerospace Corp.), Abdiel Agramonte-Moreno (Aerospace Corp.), John P. McHale (Aerospace Corp.)
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