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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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The spark of the Super: Teller–Ulam and the birth of the H-bomb—rivalry, credit, and legacy at 75 years
In early 1951, Los Alamos scientists Edward Teller and Stanislaw Ulam devised a breakthrough that would lead to the hydrogen bomb [1]. Their design gave the United States an initial advantage in the Cold War, though comparable progress was soon achieved independently in the Soviet Union and the United Kingdom.
Advances in Thermal Hydraulics (ATH 2024)
Technical Session|Panel
Tuesday, November 19, 2024|8:00–9:45AM EST|Coral A
Session Chair:
Giacomo Busco
Session Organizer:
Jun Liao
Industry leaders and professionals will share their unique perspectives on the advancement of molten salt technology for next-generation nuclear reactors. The discussion will offer an opportunity to review the current state of different designs, unveil recent breakthroughs, and explore future directions for the commercial deployment of molten salt reactors. Organized by the ANS Thermal-Hydraulics Division Industry Engagement Task Force, this panel will provide a forum for exploring multi-disciplinary topics, discussing strategies in support licensing activities, inspiring innovative research, and cultivating collaborations between industry and academia.
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