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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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DTRA’s advancements in nuclear and radiological detection
A new, more complex nuclear age has begun. Echoing the tensions of the Cold War amid rapidly evolving nuclear and radiological threats, preparedness in the modern age is a contest of scientific innovation. The Research and Development Directorate (RD) at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) is charged with winning this contest.
Technical Session|Reactor Physics
Friday, April 17, 2026|3:45–4:45PM CDT|RUDR 404
Session Chair:
Carlos M. Mendez (TAMU)
Alternate Chair:
Zach Lassater
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Optimal Axial Enrichment Variation in NuScale Power Module Core
3:45–4:05PM CDT
Kirill Polokhalo (NCSU), Amy Whitley (NCSU), Jasmine Henderson (SCSU)
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Analytical Stability Analysis of the CANDU 6 Reactor
4:05–4:25PM CDT
Alexander Calvez (TAMU), Pavel V. Tsvetkov (TAMU), Michael Parnell (TAMU)
Stability Analysis of the Westinghouse AP1000
4:25–4:45PM CDT
Luke Porter (TAMU), Michael Parnell (TAMU), Pavel V. Tsvetkov (TAMU)
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