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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.
Meeting Spotlight
2023 ANS Annual Meeting
June 11–14, 2023
Indianapolis, IN|Marriott Indianapolis Downtown
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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Investing in the future of energy: Progress toward deploying U.S. advanced reactor projects
When people think of the deployment of advanced nuclear reactors in the United States, they might imagine something far into the future, with countless steps between concept and reality. But those steps are becoming strides, and the finish line is rapidly drawing closer.
Educational Session|Panel|Sponsored by Maintenance/Work Management Challenges & Opportunities
Wednesday, August 11, 2021|8:30–10:00AM EDT |Calusa 10-12
Track Organizers:
Pete Arthur (INPO)
Bryant Hearne (INPO)
Knowledge Manager:
Shahrukh Nasim (Department of Energy)
Student Intern:
Malek Abedrabouh (NC State Univ.)
This session will discuss challenges in maintaining worker (station and supplier) proficiency. This session will be round table discussion on practices that have been employed by both stations and suppliers to maintain proficiency, how proficiency is defined by suppliers and how proficiency is measured by stations.
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