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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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Team brings quantum computing into FLiBe chemistry calculations
Researchers have reported using a combination of quantum and classical computing to calculate chemistry connected to tritium speciation in a FLiBe—lithium fluoride and beryllium fluoride—molten salt blanket, demonstrating a promising direction for unlocking tritium breeding in fusion machines.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by YMG
Wednesday, November 20, 2024|1:00–2:45PM EST|Canaveral 3
Session Chair:
Leah Parks
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Matthew D. Wargon
This panel will provide an overview of ANS Standards, including what standards are, how they are developed and used, and why we need them. The panel will feature examples of standards projects that are risk-informed performance-based and applicable to advanced reactors. Attendees will walk away motivated to get involved and equipped with the knowledge of how to make it happen.
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Gale Hauck
ORNL
Brandon Chisholm
Southern Co.
Doug Bowen
Steven Krahn
Vanderbilt Univ.
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