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Mathematics & Computation
Division members promote the advancement of mathematical and computational methods for solving problems arising in all disciplines encompassed by the Society. They place particular emphasis on numerical techniques for efficient computer applications to aid in the dissemination, integration, and proper use of computer codes, including preparation of computational benchmark and development of standards for computing practices, and to encourage the development on new computer codes and broaden their use.
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International Conference on Mathematics and Computational Methods Applied to Nuclear Science and Engineering (M&C 2025)
April 27–30, 2025
Denver, CO|The Westin Denver Downtown
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The Standards Committee is responsible for the development and maintenance of voluntary consensus standards that address the design, analysis, and operation of components, systems, and facilities related to the application of nuclear science and technology. Find out What’s New, check out the Standards Store, or Get Involved today!
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Technical Session
Saturday, April 10, 2021|11:00AM–12:00PM EDT
Session Chair:
Lakshitha Kaleyanda (NCSU)
Alternate Chair:
Ishita Trivedi
Session Organizer:
Edward Chen (NCSU)
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Session Producers:
Alp Tezbasaran (NCSU)
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Review of Nuclear Rocket Instrumentation
Bailey T. Bertrand (University of Tennessee Department of Nuclear Engineering), David M. Sikorski (University of Tennessee Department of Nuclear Engineering), Dan Floyd (University of Tennessee Department of Nuclear Engineering)
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Space Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Design
Arthur E. Chadwick (Virginia Commonwealth University), Meryem Murphy (Virginia Commonwealth University), Gustavo Monge (Virginia Commonwealth University), Ryan Blackwell (Virginia Commonwealth University), Zeyun Wu (Virginia Commonwealth University)
Fast Fission Reactor for Lunar Habitation and Work
Jack DiLoreto (University of Michigan), James K. Pelkey (University of Michigan), Keegan D. Pombier (University of Michigan), Jeremy Eshbaugh (University of Michigan), Dale B. Lancaster (University of Michigan)
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