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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.
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2024 ANS Annual Conference
June 16–19, 2024
Las Vegas, NV|Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
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X-energy receives federal tax credit for TRISO fuel facility
Advanced reactor company X-energy has been awarded $148.5 million in tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act for construction of its TRISO-X fuel fabrication facility in Oak Ridge, Tenn.
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Join one of the manned informal booth times slots below. Talk directly to recruiters from Zachry Nuclear and ask questions about the organization and positions available.
Thursday April 8
Visit Booth1:00 - 3:00 PM ET - Q&A Staffed Session
Friday April 9
Visit Booth1:30 - 3:30 PM ET - Q&A Staffed Session
Saturday April 10
Visit Booth1:00 - 2:30 PM ET - Q&A Staffed Session