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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
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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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NRC wants input on Hermes 2 test reactor construction permit
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is seeking input on its draft environmental assessment and draft finding of no significant impact for Kairos Power’s application to build the Hermes 2 test reactor facility in Oak Ridge, Tenn.
June 13–17, 2010
Nuclear Science and Technology - The Right Fit. The Right Time
San Diego, CA|Town & Country Hotel & Resort
Pre-registration is now closed. Please register on-site.
General Chair:
Ross T. Ridenoure (Southern California Edison)
Program Chair:
Dr. A. Kurshad Muftuoglu (GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy)
Embedded Topical Meeting
Dan R. Keuter (Retired, Entergy Nuclear)
Program Co-Chairs:
J. Steven Herring (Idaho National Laboratory)
Dana A. Powers (Sandia National Laboratories)
Assistant Program Co-Chairs:
Ken Schultz (General Atomics)
Kevin R. O'Kula (URS Safety Management Solutions)
General Co-Chairs:
Dr. Lance L. Snead (Oak Ridge National Laboratory)
Dr. Todd R. Allen (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
Program Chairs:
Dr. Heather J. MacLean (Idaho National Laboratory)
Dr. Pascal J. Yvon (CEA)
Dr. Wolfgang Hoffelner (RWH Consult Gmbh)
General Chairs:
John R. McGaha (Chief Operating Officer -Designate, Enexus Energy, Inc.)
Kiyoshi Okamura (Toshiba Corporation)
Goon-Cherl Park (Seoul National University)
Jean Claude Gauthier (AREVA NP, France)
Dr. Jacopo Buongiorno (Professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
Izumi Kinoshita (CRIEPI)
Hark-Rho Kim (Vice-President, KAERI)
Frank Carre (CEA, France)
Honorary Chairs:
W. Pete Miller (Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy, Department of Energy)
Takuya Hattori (JAIF)
Chang Sun Kang (Seoul National University)
Philippe Pradel (CEA, France)
