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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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2022 ANS Annual Meeting
June 12–16, 2022
Anaheim, CA|Anaheim Hilton
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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Join ANS for virtual lecture on computational fluid dynamics
ANS is set to host a virtual event titled “Turbulence Modeling and Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes,” the first in a new four-part lecture series on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) presented by the Society. The webinar runs from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (EDT) on Wednesday, May 25, and is open to ANS members only. Advance registration is required.
June 9–13, 2019
The Value of Nuclear
Minneapolis, MN|Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
General Chair:
Timothy O'Connor (Sr. VP and CNO, Xcel Energy)
Assistant General Chairs:
Patrick Burke (Xcel Energy)
Peter Gardner (Xcel Energy)
Pam Gorman (Xcel Energy)
Sheri Hallberg (Xcel Energy)
Michelle Kelly (WIN Sponsor, (Xcel Energy))
Program Chair:
Sue Aggarwal (President & CEO, NMNTI)
Assistant Program Chair:
James Byrne (Byrne & Associates)
