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ANS Student Conference 2025
April 3–5, 2025
Albuquerque, NM|The University of New Mexico
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Neutron Vision at Los Alamos: Exploring the Frontiers of Nuclear Materials Science
In materials science, understanding the unseen—how materials behave internally under real-world conditions—has always been key to developing new materials and accelerating innovative technologies to market. Moreover, the tools that allow us to see into this invisible world of materials have often been game-changers. Among these, neutron imaging stands out as a uniquely powerful method for investigating the internal structure and behavior of materials without having to alter or destroy the sample. By harnessing the unique properties of neutrons, researchers can uncover the hidden behavior of materials, providing insights essential for advancing nuclear materials and technologies.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by OPD
Monday, November 18, 2024|1:00–2:45PM EST|Grouper
Session Chair:
Aaron S. Epiney
Alternate Chair:
Lori A. Braase
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Energy demand from Data Centers grows faster than power generation available at the nation’s electricity grid. Data Centers consider to “bring their own power,” i.e., produce power directly on-site at the Data Center. Nuclear integration could reduce the carbon footprint for energy, heating, and cooling needs during nominal operation. In addition, clean on-site power at Data Centers provides an opportunity to help decarbonize and stabilize the electricity grid. Decarbonization of the energy sector is best accomplished considering the intricate interplay between dynamic electricity availability from renewable energy sources and clean firm baseload such as nuclear power generation. With increasing variability in load demand, such as electric vehicles, compounded by increased volatility from renewable energy sources, flexible loads coupling zero-carbon clean firm energy sources with industrial power consumers that can shed load on short notice to benefit the energy grid. Data centers represent a prime candidate for this opportunity. As a service to the grid, data centers could not only curtail some operations but make local energy from the on-site nuclear plant available. This can provide substantial value to the grid.
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