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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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INL reports findings on unusual quantum behavior of plutonium
Scientists at Idaho National Laboratory have discovered that plutonium hexaboride (PuB6) displays a type of unusual quantum property called a topological Kondo insulating state. Materials with this property are neither typical electricity conductors nor regular insulators. Rather, they have exterior surfaces that strongly conduct electricity and interiors that block electricity.
Technical Session|Methods
Tuesday, April 23, 2024|3:30–5:15PM PDT|Franciscan D
Session Chair:
Scott P. Palmtag
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This session is Part 2 of a two-part special session. This session continues with the presentation of 3 more papers related to the OECD/NEA TVA WB1 Benchmark. At the end of this session there will be a 20-minute discussion about next steps for the benchmark.
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MC21/CTF Solutions to OECD/NEA TVA Watts Bar Unit 1 Multiphysics Cycle 1 Benchmark Exercises 1 and 2
3:30–3:50PM PDT
Edwin J. Grant (Naval Nuclear Laboratory), Daniel J. Kelly III (Naval Nuclear Laboratory), Brian N. Aviles (Naval Nuclear Laboratory)
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MC21/CTF Solutions to OECD/NEA TVA Watts Bar Unit 1 Multiphysics Cycle 1 Benchmark Exercise 3
3:50–4:10PM PDT
Development of Serpent -- CTF External Coupling for the OECD/NEA TVA WB1 Benchmark Activities
4:10–4:30PM PDT
T. Albagami (NCSU), P. Rouxelin (NCSU), A. Abarca (NCSU), S. Palmtag (NCSU), M. Avramova (NCSU), K. Ivanov (NCSU)