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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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2024 ANS Annual Conference
June 16–19, 2024
Las Vegas, NV|Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
Standards Program
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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Securing the advanced reactor fleet
Physical protection accounts for a significant portion of a nuclear power plant’s operational costs. As the U.S. moves toward smaller and safer advanced reactors, similar protection strategies could prove cost prohibitive. For tomorrow’s small modular reactors and microreactors, security costs must remain appropriate to the size of the reactor for economical operation.
Technical Session|Nuclear Advocacy and Policy
Friday, April 5, 2024|10:15–11:35AM EDT|Engineering Services Building Room 122
Session Chair:
John Mobley IV (Iowa State University)
Alternate Chair:
Jessi Altiero (Penn State University)
Session Organizer:
Jonathan B. Balog (Penn State University)
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Molten Salt Reactor Powered Industrial Complex
10:15–10:35AM EDT
Henry S. Shamiyeh (Webb School of Knoxville), Visura Pathirana (Univ. Tennessee, Knoxville), Ondrej Chvala (Univ. Tennessee, Knoxville)
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Solar Rules: Illuminating Policies for Galactic Nuclear Reactor Adventures
10:35–10:55AM EDT
Steven Panico (Univ. Pittsburgh), Jacob Korus (Univ. Pittsburgh)
Memes, The Apocalypse, and New Generation Perspectives on Nuclear Science and Nuclear Power
10:55–11:15AM EDT
Robert Riley (Oregon State)
Net-Zero Design Proposal
11:15–11:35AM EDT
Brooklyn P. Wise (Idaho State), Brandon Jenkins (Idaho State), Ethan Lang (Idaho State), Leo Gannon (Idaho State), Moses Bosquez (Idaho State), Salvador Muñoz (Idaho State), Sweet E. Shanahan (Idaho State), Amir Ali (Idaho State)
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